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Caribbean Beef Short Ribs

Caribbean Beef Short Ribs
This is a fantastic change of pace from a typical slow cooker stew. It combination of flavors—short ribs, rum and fruit— makes it feel like an exotic Caribbean dish. Make sure to leave the mangoes and pineapple on top of the beef, instead of stirring then in, so that their color will stay bright yellow. When removing the mixture from the slow cooker, take out the fruit first and place in
8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup thawed pineapple juice concentrate
  • 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup rum
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large sweet red peppers, chopped
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups cubed peeled mango
  • 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Lettuce leaves

Directions

  • In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil in batches on all sides.
  • Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker.
  • Add the pineapple juice concentrate, soy sauce, water, rum, honey,
  • ginger, garlic, pepper, allspice and salt to the skillet. Bring to a
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Caribbean Beef Short Ribs (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Stir in
  • red peppers. Top with the pineapple, mango and onions (do not stir).
  • Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through.
  • Remove beef mixture to a large bowl; keep warm. Transfer cooking
  • juices to a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and cold water until
  • smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for
  • 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve beef mixture on lettuce; drizzle
  • with gravy. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture with 1/3 cup gravy equals 450 calories, 20 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 1,004 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
© Taste of Home 2013