Rinse the ancho peppers, then remove the stem and seeds. Cut the ancho peppers vertically, then cut the membrane, the seeds will usually all fall off with the membrane.
Cut the ancho peppers into smaller pieces, place in a jar and add hot water to cover. Set aside and continue with the next step.The anchos will soften enough to blend in about 10–20 minutes.
Remove the stem and seeds from the ripe red bell peppers and jalapenos, then cut them up into pieces about 1in x 1in so the blender can easily break them up.
Place the red bell and jalapeno peppers in the blender cup or blender. If using a blender cup, wrap a paper towel around the top so the liquid doesn’t spatter out. Continue blending until you get a pretty smooth consistency. Set aside.
Heat the braising pan to medium with 2 or 3 tablespoons of water. When the water starts to boil (about 3–5 minutes), add the sliced onions (don't let the water evaporate before adding the onions). Stir, then leave to brown a bit, about 3 minutes, stir again and brown a bit more.
Make a space in the center of the pan and add the grated garlic. Using the edge of the spatula push the garlic down to make a layer. As with the onions, cook until it picks up a little color and starts to stick to the bottom of the pan so that it caramelizes a little and becomes fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
Clear an area in the pan and sprinkle in the coriander and cumin until they just start to smoke and become fragrant. This step brings out a toasty, smoky flavor especially in the cumin. Sprinkle the paprika next on the onions.
Add in the tomato paste and stir around the pan jut until it starts to change color. (1– 2 minutes)
Pour in the fresh red bell and jalapeno pepper mixture into the pan and stir. The onion and garlic that stuck to the pan earlier should lift easily, if not rub a little more with the spatula.
Put the ancho peppers and liquid in the blender or blender cup and blend until smooth. No need to clean the blender cup before adding the ancho peppers.
Add a tablespoon or so of the ancho paste to the pan and stir. Taste the mixture and continue to add more ancho and spices to your taste. Add the miso or salt if using. If using miso, mix with about a 1/4 cup of vegetable stock in a small bowl first to make a slurry then mix in with the rest of the sauce. Just adding in, miso sometimes just stays in a single clump.
Slowly pour in the vegetable stock, stir well, put the lid on and simmer for at least 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in the drained cooked beans, stir to coat.
Simmer with the lid on for another 10–30 minutes to heat through, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with your favorite chili toppings. Limes, onions, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, salsa, vegan feta bites, red onions