Throw Together Short Ribs

Submitted by Kellymike

"I got this recipe from Quick Cooking magazine. DH loves it, and it is SO simple to put together from stuff I always have in the pantry."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 2 lbs short rib of beef
• 1 small tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

directions

1. If you have time, brown the ribs in a little oil. If not, just throw them in the crockpot.
2. Put all the rest of the ingredients except the cornstarch and 1 Tbsp cold water in the crockpot too.
3. Mix just to combine and coat the ribs.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.
5. I have left it for as long as 8 hours and they came out fine. If you leave them in for a long time, just check to see if it needs any water now and then.
6. Before serving, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
7. Gradually stir into cooking juices to make gravy.
8. Cover and cook 10-15 more minutes until thickened.

Reviews

[Calhoon]

Used boneless ribs, real good.

 

[Marla Swoffer]

Superb! Very flavorful barbecue type sauce. I used boneless ribs, left out the tomato, subbed garlic salt (1 t was enough), and forgot the cornstarch. The meat was tender after 5 hours, but I think the longer the better.

 

[Chez Arnow]

I haven't made this specific recipe, but it is very similar to how I prepare my short ribs. The only changes are that I add some chipotles in adobo for spice and, while making the gravy, grill the ribs so that they get a nice crispy outer layer. Cooking them first in the crockpot makes them so tender, it's amazing.

 

[mums the word]

Wonderful ribs! I changed the method just a bit as I like to cook my ribs in the crockpot for a few hours, drain the fat, then brush on the sauce and continue cooking for about 2 hours. Other than that, I followed the recipe and the result was great. Thx for sharing.

 

[lauralie41]

We enjoyed these ribs! I had boneless country style ribs on hand so I used those and doubled the ingredients for the sauce. Didnt use the full amount of salt and that worked for us. Also browned the ribs in olive oil before adding them to the crock pot. The sauce had a nice tangy flavor but not so much of a barbecue zip. Will try these again with short ribs! Made and reviewed for Kittencal's Crock Pot and Rice Cooker Game.