Braised short ribs

 
                             Braised Short Ribs
 
 Recipe By     : Rival's Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine; 1995
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beef
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      pounds        lean beef short ribs (up to 4 lbs)
      1/2  cup           flour
    1 1/2  teaspoons     paprika
    1      teaspoon      salt
      1/2  teaspoon      dry mustard
    2      medium        onions, sliced -- separated into rings
    1      clove         garlic -- chopped
    1      cup           beer, beef broth, or water
    2      tablespoons   flour -- optional
    3      tablespoons   water -- optional
 
 serves 6
 
 Place short ribs on broiler rack or in skillet and brown to remove fat; drain w
 ell.  Combine 1/2 cup flour with the paprika, salt and dry mustard; toss with s
 hort ribs.  Place remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons flour and the wate
 r in Crock-Pot; stir to mix beef ribs with onions rings (be sure onions are und
 er beef ribs -- not on top).  Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours or on Hig
 h for 4 to 6 hours.
 
 Remove short ribs to warm serving platter.  If thickened gravy is desired, make
  a smooth paste of flour and water.  Turn Crock-Pot to High and stir in paste. 
  Cover and cook until gravy is thickened.
 
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