Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Ancho Chile

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cups strong coffee (not espresso or dark roast)
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 5 pounds 1-inch-thick flanken-style short ribs
  • 1 large jalapeño
  • fresh cilantro
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

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 ...

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