Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Ancho Chile

Name: Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Ancho Chile
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 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

By Rick RodgersPhotography by Charles Schiller

September 30, 2004

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