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Slow Cooker Picante-Braised Short Ribs

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"These fall-off-the-bone ribs slow cook all day in a spicy sauce with just a touch of sweetness. Give them a try...they're outstanding!" — Campbell's Kitchen

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut into serving-sized pieces
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 (16 ounce) jar Pace® Picante Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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Directions

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in 2 batches and cook until well browned on all sides.
Place the onion and garlic into a 5-quart slow cooker. Top with the beef. Stir the picante sauce and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Pour the picante sauce mixture over the beef.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or until the beef is fork-tender. Remove the beef from the cooker and keep warm.
Stir the flour in the cooker. Increase the heat to HIGH. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens. Serve the sauce with the beef.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 8 hrs 10 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 35 mins

Footnotes

Time-Saving: This recipe may also be cooked on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
Easy Substitution: You can substitute boneless beef short ribs for the bone-in, if you prefer.

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Jan 08, 2012

We used half mild taco sauce, half hot salsa in place of the pace picante sauce. They were delicious but we would have preferred something spicier.

—willa

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Jun 19, 2012

Don't try to rush the recipe--the picante sauce will burn.

—Allye001

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Jun 22, 2012

Yum. I added one cup of broth in the beginning , and mid way added black beans and corn. I served over rice. Big hit !!!

—sensiblesarah

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Nutrition

Calories
704 kcal
35%

Carbohydrates
13.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
124 mg
41%

Fat
57.8 g
89%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
29.1 g
58%

Sodium
660 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Picante-Braised Short Ribs

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 704
Calories from Fat: 520

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.8g 89 %
Saturated Fat 23.9g 119 %
Cholesterol 124mg 41 %
Sodium 660mg 26 %
** Potassium 345mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 29.1g 58 %
Sugars 10.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 51 %
** Vitamin B6 21 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.