Main Dishes:

Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

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Can also be done in crock pot. Brown ribs, place in crock pot, cover with tomato paste mixture and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Ingredients

3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs with bone
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Drain. Combine the tomate paste, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt and remaining water; mix well. Pour over ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve over noodles (optional). Yield: 4 servings.

Marion Elizabeth Erickson
Rock Island