I have been making a version of this dish for years. It was inspired by a recipe in Wine Country Living Magazine. We always have large family celebrations during the holidays and it simplifies my life when I can make something that is both assembled ahead of time and easy to eat. Beef short ribs require lots of knife action. As much as I love cooking meat on the bone for the flavor that it imparts to the sauce, it is not crowd friendly. To amp up the flavor of the braised boneless ribs I have added special flavorings. An Ancho Chile gives it heat, the cinnamon gives it a subtle spice, the orange zest adds freshness and the bit of chocolate adds a lusciousness to the sauce. The wine braised short ribs have a unique and special flavor profile.

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