Beef Short Ribs & Coffee, Ancho and Cinnamon Sauce
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Beef Short Ribs & Coffee, Ancho and Cinnamon Sauce
Prep Time: 30 minutes or less | Cook Time: 3+ hours | Serves: 5
Dinner » Beef » American
Ingredients:
Ok, so I'm not going to get any presentation points for this one. It looks like slop. I know. But it tastes really good! The coffee gives it a strong, slightly smoky and robust backbone, while the cinnamon, chilies, and maple syrup all compliment it really nicely with a little sweet, a little heat. I served mine with oven roasted sweet potatoes and shallots (cubed and roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper, in a single layer in a 425 degree F oven for about 45 minutes or until potatoes and shallots are lightly browned and tender). But I think something softer would have been better: mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, polenta, etc. to sop up all that lovely juice.
- 2 lbs beef short ribs (these are chuck)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 TB tomato paste
- 2-3 dried ancho chiles
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2-4 TB maple syrup
- salt and pepper
Step 1:
Microwave 2 ancho chiles in just enough water to cover for about 45 seconds, or until hot. Set aside and let soak.
