Chipotle-Braised Short Ribs

Everything is better with chipotles! This is from the "Beef-Its what's for dinner" website.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  beef short ribs
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  cup  diced  white onion
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 5  medium  poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1 -2  chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
•  chopped  white onion
•  chopped fresh cilantro
•  lime wedge (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef short ribs evenly. Remove from stockpot; season with salt and black pepper.
2. Add 1 cup onion to stockpot; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add tomatoes, chipotle peppers and poblano peppers to stockpot. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
4. Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid.
5. Spoon cooking liquid over beef. Sprinkle with chopped onion and cilantro, as desired. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.