Slow-Cooked Short Ribs Recipe
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Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

By: Pam Halfhill 
"Smothered in a mouth-watering 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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (141)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
9 Hrs
Ready In:
9 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs
  • 1/4 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 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by TFO   view full review
Excellent Recipe!! My friends and family loved it! As other reviewers mentioned, I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by EKERR19 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My family really likes this recipe. I've made it twice now - first time I coated and browned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Lori P.   view full review
I made these exactly as the recipe stated..they were delicious! This recipe makes a lot of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by Liz   view full review
This is a great recipe! I cook alot and think this is delish! I would like to tell people...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by ann monyak   view full review
excellent meat tender and good flavor. didn't brown the meat. Substited chili sauce with BBQ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by COOKALICIOUS   view full review
Just a couple of things to add regarding this most excellent recipe. I did read a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by traceyrenee   view full review
This is a great tasting recipe! I used apple cidar vinegar for the red wine vinegar called...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by DRAGONFLY321   view full review
The flavors are wonderful in this recipe. I used only 3 pounds of meat and my sauce was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by ironchefweber   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly as is my custom for first attempts. Very nice, served over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by teiana   view full review
I want to thank you so much for this recipe. It was fantastic!! The meat was falling off the...

 

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