Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

Yield: 12 to 15 servings

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 to 4 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

Instructions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
2. Add ribs in batches and shake to coat.
3. In a large skillet, brown ribs in butter.
4. Transfer to a large slow cooker.
5. In the same skillet, combine remaining ingredients.
6. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over ribs.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours or until meat is tender.

Attribution

Taste of Home magazine - June/July 2000