Brandied Cranberry Short-rib Stew

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15 Ingredients

• 6 lbs bone-in beef short ribs, cut into 2-in. pieces*
• About 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• About 1 tsp. black pepper
• 3 Tbsps vegetable oil, divided
• 3 lbs kabocha squash (1 small), seeded, cut into 2-in. wedges, and peeled*
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup flour
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsps Dutch-processed bittersweet cocoa powder or 1 square (1 oz.) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 Tbsps minced candied ginger
• 1 Tbsp finely shredded orange zest
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries