Crock Pot Short Ribs In Ancho Chile Sauce Recipes

SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Prepare a slow cooker crock with cooking spray.
• Spread celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crock. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; place atop the vegetables. Pour beef consomme and water into the crock.
• Cook on High until the ribs are fork-tender, 5 to 7 hours.
• Remove the ribs from the slow cooker to a platter. Strain the broth and discard the vegetables.
• Strip meat from the bones of the ribs. Discard bones and transfer meat to a bowl. Shred meat with 2 forks and serve with strained broth.

SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN COFFEE ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
• Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (use caution, since it will splatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should come about halfway up sides of meat).
• Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs in middle of oven until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from pan juices and serve with ribs.

SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
• Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (it will spatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should reach about halfway up sides of meat).
• Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from pan juices. Serve ribs with pan juices.

FAST AND EASY SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Place short ribs into a slow cooker; top with French onion soup. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Pour chili sauce over exposed parts of ribs; sprinkle with rosemary.
• Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs., Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

CROCK POT ASIAN-STYLE SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Place flour, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag.
• Dredge ribs in flour mixture.
• Brown ribs in oil in a large skillet.
• Place ribs in the bottom of a crock pot and place chopped onion and chopped carrot around the ribs.
• Mix together soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, ginger, and five-spice powder in a bowl.
• Pour liquid into crock pot over meat, cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
• Discard cooking liquid and vegetables.
• Serve meat with rice.

CROCK POT SHORT RIBS WITH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Coat short ribs in the flour, salt, and pepper mixture. Shake off and brown on all sides.
• Transfer ribs to crock pot.
• In same pan, saute onions and bell peppers till onion is translucent, pour contents of pan over short ribs.
• In bowl combine salsa, chili sauce, worchester, beef stock and red wine vinegar.
• Pour liquid mixture over short ribs. Cook on low for 7 hours.
• When the ribs are finished strain some of the broth (about 2 cups) and set aside.
• Make a roux of the butter and flour and add the broth, stir until thickened and glossy.
• Serve the rib on top of the mashed potatoes topped with gravy.
• Enjoy.

SHORT RIBS WITH COFFEE AND CHILES

Steps:

• In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil. Over medium heat, brown ribs well, adjusting heat as necessary to get a dark crust. Take your time, and season with salt and pepper as they cook. Remove them to a plate and turn heat to low.
• In same pot, cook onions, garlic and chilies, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Add wine and coffee and reduce over high heat by about half. Return ribs to pot, cover, and cook over low heat (or in a 300-degree oven) for 2 to 3 hours. Cook until very tender - beyond when meat falls off the bone - turning every hour or so. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve.

CROCK POT SHORT RIBS IN ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant and allow to cool.
• Grind cumin seeds in a mortar or spice mill.
• Toast ancho chiles in a hot dry skillet until aromatic, about 30 seconds per side.
• Soak anchos in warm water, submerged, for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
• Remove anchos from liquid (discarding liquid), remove stems and seeds and discard; and cut anchos into small pieces.
• Season ribs with cracked pepper and brown ribs on both sides in a skillet or under the broiler.
• Place garlic, salt, lemon juice, tomatoes (with their juice), ancho chiles, habanero chile, and ground cumin seeds in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
• Place ribs in the crock pot and cover with sauce.
• Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours or until ribs are tender.