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Pressure-Cooker Spicy Ancho Chile and Cilantro Short Ribs

By Bren Herrera

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I used to write a food column for Dean & DeLuca where my job was to play around with a lot of their newest and trendiest ingredients and then develop recipes with the bounty. Of all the recipes I created, this is one of my favorites. The ancho chile powder adds a remarkable smokiness, while the cilantro beautifully brightens it up. Choose the best-quality short ribs you can find. It makes a nice difference in flavor and fat content.

Bren's Cooking Tip

If you can’t find basil garlic olive oil, substitute extra-virgin and add 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.

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