Title: Coffee-Poblano Sauce
Categories: Spice Sauce Beef
Yield: 1 Servings

1	lg	Poblano chile
2	tb	Olive oil
1/4	c	Onion -- minced
1	ts	Tomato paste
2 1/3	c	Canned beef broth
2/3	c	Fresh orange juice
2	tb	Fresh lime juice
2	tb	Golden brown sugar
2	tb	Mild-flavored (light)
		Molasses
2	ts	Instant espresso powder
2	ts	Orange peel -- grated
1 1/2	ts	Lime peel -- grated
1/2	ts	Cumin -- ground
2	ts	Cornstarch
2	ts	Fresh cilantro -- chopped

Roast and peel chile. Peel, seed, and finely chop.

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chile and onion and saute 3 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. Add 2 cups broth, orange juice, lime juice, sugar, molasses, espresso powder, orange peel, lime peel and cumin. Boil gently until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/3 cup broth in small bowl. Add to sauce and boil until slightly thickened, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Mix in cilantro.

Can be made one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.

Recipe By : frm. Bon Appetit/?date?

From: Senor Jesus Date: 08 May 97 Chile-Heads List Ä

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