Beef / Pork

COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ANCHO CHILE takes several minutes to prepare.

COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ANCHO CHILE takes several minutes to cook.

COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ANCHO CHILE makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ANCHO CHILE are:

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 pounds 1-inch-thick flanken-style short ribs

1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder*
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups strong freshly brewed coffee (not espresso or dark roast)
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Here is how you make COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ANCHO CHILE:

Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle short ribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add ribs to pot and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.Add onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño to drippings in pot. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté uncovered 1 minute. Add brown sugar, ancho chile powder, oregano, and cumin; stir 15 seconds. Stir in coffee, tomatoes with juice, and tomato paste. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return ribs and any juices to pot; bring to boil.Cover and bake until meat is very tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Spoon fat from surface of sauce. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm, covered, over medium heat before continuing.)Transfer ribs to platter. Spoon sauce over and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.*Available in the spice section of most supermarkets and at Latin markets.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METTLEMETAL.

The nutritional information for COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ANCHO CHILE is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 676.8

• Total Fat: 47.3 g
• Cholesterol: 170.9 mg
• Sodium: 184.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 48.4 g