SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

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Categories     Coffee     Beef     Pepper     Braise     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and ribs discarded
2 cups boiling-hot water
1 medium onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon salt
6 lb beef short ribs or flanken
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
  • Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (it will spatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should reach about halfway up sides of meat).
  • Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from pan juices. Serve ribs with pan juices.

Rose Ann
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I've tried many short ribs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is incredible and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend it!


Liqiat Ali
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This is my new go-to recipe for short ribs. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Kathleen Reed
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I'm not a big fan of ancho chile sauce, but I thought this recipe was still pretty good. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was not too spicy.


Pom Cro
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Overall, this is a good recipe. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend it to others.


Terry Makhoba
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker.


Nora Stark
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit complicated and the cooking time is long.


Kelvin Mutwiry
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meat was overcooked. I think I'll cook it for less time next time.


Violet Cowell
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The meat was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Alie Sayeed
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I wasn't sure how the ancho chile sauce would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not too spicy and it has a really nice flavor.


Florence Mugide
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Adefres Roby
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The ancho chile sauce is spicy and smoky, and the meat is tender and juicy. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Talha Khan
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This was my first time making short ribs and I was really happy with the results. The recipe was easy to follow and the meat turned out perfectly.


Mahmud Lalin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ancho chile sauce is delicious and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend it!


Learn And Teach
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This short ribs recipe is a winner! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.