Coffee-Braised Short Ribs

Name: Coffee-Braised Short Ribs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut in half; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and slightly crushed; 4 cups strong brewed coffee; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons butter

When the leaves start falling, I crave comfort foods like hearty slow-cooked stews and braised meats. I love this recipe because short ribs that cook until tender smell and taste impressive, but are super easy to make.—Melissa Turkington, Camano Islands, Washington

Ingredients

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and slightly crushed
4 cups strong brewed coffee
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons butter

Directions

Sprinkle ribs with 1 teaspoon salt, coriander and pepper. In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil in batches. Using tongs, transfer ribs to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add potatoes and onion.
Add broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in garlic and remaining salt; add to slow cooker. Pour coffee over top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove ribs and potatoes to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in vinegar. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter. Serve with ribs and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 320 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Coffee Braised Shortribs in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2013

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Cook_aholic

Nov 9, 2013

This was not a bad flavor but just too much grease for our family. No matter how much you brown them, that many bone-in beef ribs ends up in too much fat after 6 to 8 hours in a crockpot. Plus I am a lazy cook...I don't want to put something in my crockpot that I have to spend all of that time browning on top my stove first.