Coffee Braised Short Ribs

Coffee Braised Short Ribs

The tender beef and the mixture of all these flavors. Make for one amazing dinner dish!

Yields: Makes 6-8 Servings

Ingredients:

3 pounds of Boneless beef short ribs, cut into ¾ inch cubes

2 tbsps. Canola oil

1 cup All-purpose flour

2 cups Red wine

½ Onion, cut into 2

1 Stalk celery, chopped 1 inch thick

1 Carrot, peeled and chopped into 1 inch long chunks

Salt and pepper for seasoning

To make the tomato sauce:

1 tbsp. Garlic, minced

¼ cup Tomato paste

1 ½ cups Beef stock

To make the coffee mixture:

¾ cup Strong coffee

¼ cup Sweet soy sauce

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Season the ribs with salt and pepper then roll them in the flour. Set them aside.

To make the tomato sauce:

3. Using a blender, throw in the garlic, tomato paste, coffee and stock and blend them until they are smooth.

To make the coffee mixture:

4. In another bowl mix the coffee and sweet soy sauce. Set it aside.

To complete the dish:

5. Using a large braising pan pour the oil and heat it up. Sear the meat on all sides until brown. Set the meat aside. Drain the excess grease. Pour the red wine and bring it to a boil. Place the meat back into the pan while the wine is boiling.
6. In the same pan, pour the coffee mixture over the meat. Add the sweet soy sauce, onion, celery and carrot. Cover the pan with foil and place it in the oven for at least 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
7. Transfer the ribs to a plate and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes.
8. Using the pan with the drippings of the ribs, reduce the sauce until its thick enough to coat the back of your spoon. Pour the sauce in a serving bowl.
9. Cut the ribs along the bone and serve with the sauce. Enjoy!