Hungarian Short Ribs

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2-1/4 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Mar. 15, 2022
This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will ask me to make. My husband and I have three children, so I've learned to be a versatile cook! —Joanne ShewChuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan
Hungarian Short Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooked wide egg noodles

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown ribs on all sides. Add onions; cook until tender. Combine all remaining ingredients except noodles; pour over ribs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Thicken gravy if desired. Serve over noodles.

Can you freeze Hungarian Short Ribs?

Freeze cooled rib mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 261 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.