Zesty Beef Short Ribs

I got this from the Better Homes and Gardens New CookBook, Bridal Edition (several years after I was married!). These are really tasty and easy to make. Served best with a tossed green salad and some corn bread. The sauce can be used for chicken or pork, too.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  beef short ribs, cut into serving -size pieces
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1⁄3 cup bottled chili sauce
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper

Directions

1. After trimming fat from meat, place in 4 quart Dutch oven or stock pot.
2. Add enough water to cover meat.
3. Bring water to boiling and then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
4. Simmer until meat is tender, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5. Drain.
6. Combine ketchup, chili sauce, molasses, lemon juice, mustard and red pepper in a separate bowl.
7. Toss ribs into sauce and place on unheated rack of a broiler pan.
8. Make sure the beef is well coated.
9. Broil 5 inches from heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, turning often and brushing with remaining sauce.
10. Any remaining sauce can be heated and served with the ribs.