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Slow-Cooked Short Ribs Recipe

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Smothered in a mouthwatering barbecue sauce, these meaty ribs are a popular entree wherever I serve them. The recipe is great for a busy cook - after everything is combined, the slow cooker does all the work.—Pam Halfhill, Medina, Ohio

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Slow-Cooked Short Ribs Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 9 hours

Yield: 12 Servings

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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 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

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add ribs in batches and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown ribs in butter.
Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over ribs.
Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Slow-Cooked Short Ribs in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p33

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Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by MommyTwo

How was this possible that this was rated 4.5 stars? It was very tart.....

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2012 by bberletic

Excellent flavor. My husband was impressed (and that's saying alot for him). I will end up making this alot. Easy to make. I followed the directions exactly. Thank you.

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by Karen.Buske

I love this recipe. I've made it at least 6 times now. It's one of my favorites. I found this recipe in a 2000 T.O.H books. It's a keeper.

Now I would like to make a comment to your April 16, 2011 reviewer "Your Worst Critic".

First it seems like you had a bad day? You used very distasteful verbage. Most critics are mindful on how they phrase things. They critique what they don't like w/o offending people. Stop being imprudent. Most people watch what they eat so that they can have a delicous meal like this once in a while.

Thank you Pam for this recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by tiger976

Made this exactly as written except slow cooked for 7 hours. Meat was very tender (perfect infact) but there was a tangy taste that I didn't care for, maybe too much vinegar. It wasn't bad but I won't make this again.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by criskokid

I have made this twice and it was excellent both times. I do feel compelled to mention that this is not a diet recipe. I noticed that it does not have the nutritional information. I did substitute canola oil for the butter. The ribs were done and very tender after 6 hours. There was excess oil floating on top at the end which I soaked up with a paper towel to reduce the calories. The flavor and tenderness of the beef was wonderful and even the calories would not keep me from making this again.

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by sillysellie33

delicious made it twice already

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2011 by NavyWife11

Everytime i looked through my cookbook to find a recipe i always see this one and it looked so good. I finally made it one night and it was delicious!!! Im not to big on beef so next time i will try it with country style ribs. The only thing i would change is the time for the slow cooker. I had it in for 6 hours on low and it was very tender so i don't recommend cooking it for 9. I will be sure to make this again.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by Joebie

I made this once before, Just awesome!

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2011 by Your Worst Critic

This recipe was tried and unfortunately was not anything as stated from others. I guess if you have no concerns about cholestoral not to mention your health in general then have at 'er. Who in the right mind cooks with so much butter or fat. Two tbsp. of olive oil if that would be plenty! 9 or 10 hours cooking time is way too long in the slow cooker bujt if you like food that looks like it came out from a horse's ass and was put back on your plate then again have at 'er. This recipes definately needs to be tweeked quite a bit! Sorry for the bad news but if some of us were not honest then you'd be wasting your time and especially money on recipes that do not deserve be shared.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by ejt325

We used beef ribs with bones, and they turned out amazing!

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by ajscherer

My husband is a hunting guide. So coming up with recipes for hungry hunters is a must for me. This recipe made the cut. Wonderfuly tangy and melt in your mouth meat. I made with pork, but I am sure that beef would be awesome also. This will be going in the "Family Cook Book" for sure.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by ragsfood

Melts in your mouth. I'm not one crazy abot ribs but I will eat these!

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by rita218

I have made this recipe many times, substituting country style pork ribs for the short ribs. It is a family favorite and a crowd pleaser. (the cooking time is less for pork)

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Sprowl

This is one of my most requested company recipes. Very tasty!

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