COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS W/ ANCHO CHILE

Coffee-Braised short ribs w/ ancho chile image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoon olive oil
5 pounds 1 inch thick flanken style short ribs
1 l large onion, chopped
1 l large red bell pepper, chopped
1 l large jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1.5 teaspoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1.25 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

1. preheat oven 300
2. Heat oil in pot over med-high heat. Springkle short ribs w/ salt & pepper and brown on all sides, about 4 min. Transfer to platter.
3. Add onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno to drippings in pot. Reduce heat to med, cover, and cook until onion is tender, about 6 min. Stir in garlic and saute 1 min. Add brown sugar, ancho chile powder, oregano and cumin. Immediately add coffee, tomatoes with juice and tomato paste. Brint to boil, scraping bits at bottom. Return ribs and juices to pot and boil.
3. Cover and bake until meat is tender,