Aarón Sánchez x Williams Sonoma Ancho Malbec Braising Sauce

Summary

FLAVOR PROFILE

• Smooth, velvety, smoky, chiles, red wine

WHY WE LOVE IT

• Explore the authentic flavors of Mexico with award-winning chef, Food Network star and third-generation cookbook author Aarón Sánchez. Crafted exclusively for us, his time-saving sauces and seasonings make it easy to expand your culinary horizons. This silky sauce is a subtly smoky blend of ancho chiles, red wine and tomatoes. It's expertly slow-simmered with beef stock and spices to create complex depth and the velvety texture of a mole. Just brown beef short ribs, add the sauce, and braise in the oven or slow-cooker until fork-tender. The sauce also makes a delicious base for chili and stew, and a great finishing sauce for tacos and enchiladas.
• Recipe under Use & Care.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

NET WEIGHT

• 24.75 oz./700g (makes approx. 6 servings).
• Shipped fresh.
• Crafted in the USA using domestic and imported ingredients. Imported packaging.

Use & Care

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

• Sauce ships fresh at ambient temperature.
• Upon receipt, store unopened at room temperature for up to 18 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 6 months.

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ingredients

• 1 jar Ancho Malbec Braising Sauce (included)
• 2 1/2 lb. (1.25kg) boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1" thick (2.5cm) pieces
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Oil

Directions

• In large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. oil. Working in batches, brown short ribs for 3–4 minutes on each side, adding more oil if needed.
• Stove/Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Add braising sauce and 1 cup (250ml) water to pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover pot tightly with aluminum foil, then cover with lid. Transfer to oven and cook until fork-tender, approx. 2–2 1/2 hours.
• Slow-Cooker: Transfer browned short ribs to insert and add braising sauce. Cover and cook on high until fork-tender, approx. 4–5 hours.
• Skim fat off sauce.
• Garnish with fresh oregano leaves, chopped cilantro and sliced radishes, if desired.

Ingredients

• Water, tomato paste, Malbec wine, carrots, celery, onion, beef stock concentrate (beef stock, maltodextrin [corn], salt, sugar, yeast extract, onion powder, natural flavor, beef extract, beef fat), ancho chiles, garlic, canola oil, cumin, sea salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper.
• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat/gluten, soy, sesame, fish (anchovies), shellfish (shrimp), tree nuts (walnuts), mustard.