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Beefed Up Short Ribs

- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 9 Hr
We bet short ribs are on your list of favorites- just like they're on ours! This Beefed Up Short Ribs recipe will have you lickin' your chops, without a doubt.
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 pounds lean beef short ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
What to Do
- In a large skillet over high heat, heat oil. Sprinkle ribs evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. Place ribs in skillet and brown on both sides. Place in a large slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, celery, onion, brown sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, Worcesterhsire sauce, lemon juice, and mustard; pour over ribs.
- Cover and cook on LOW 9 hours. Skim excess fat from ribs before serving.
mikepr2 9580913
Dec 14, 2018
Absolutely outstanding! Even my picky eater son loved these ribs. Can't wait to make them again.
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gramspets 4031458
May 24, 2016
Goodness, I don't understand why people have to get so nasty. Just explain to the person that Mr. Food does have a Diabetic site also that might be helpful to her. It's that easy folks!!
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dispatch10010 4713094
Aug 23, 2015
looks good I will try and make it
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jingalls5 0702618
Jan 24, 2013
I am looking for the recipe you featured about 2 weeks ago - it included a can of cola
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aliceholderfield 5032173
Mar 02, 2013
was it the cola pot roast?
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buschjanie 0525430
Jan 08, 2013
Going to make this tomorrow
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dlita13 5413221
Aug 01, 2012
I make it a bit easier on myself - I just use my favorite bottle bbq sauce. I just pan brown the ribs briefly while heating up the crock pot. Pour enough sauce on the bottom of the crock to just cover - place ribs on top - cover with a large sliced/seperated onion and the rest of the sauce and let it go. Have never had 'em come out tough - and taste like bbq! Only problem is they get so tender they lose their bones! When there are leftovers, I like to shred the meat and serve on toasted buns! Guess I better add some ribs to my list I even like this with the "Texas boneless ribs".
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DFR
Mar 02, 2012
Sounds great, but, I want to see a picture of it.
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dyrees 8273489
Feb 16, 2012
These are the worst tasting ribs I have ever had, what a waste of meat. It tasted like you poured spagetti sauce over the ribs. Sorry this is coming out of my recipe file.
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Ancient One
Nov 06, 2011
Greetings. I did not have a 4 qt crockpot so I used a 6 qt crockpot. Other than that, I followed the recipe verbatim. The 475 degrees F for 30 minutes was WAY too much. The ribs were like wang leather (way over-cooked). My wife also indicated that it needs a 14 1/2 oz can of dice tomatoes, too. It was pretty tasty, but the tomatoes would have really helped the dish, and in the future, I will use 375 degrees F for 30 minutes, or 10 to 15 minutes at 475 degrees F. Will let you know which way I alter it and the end results. Okay?
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Bryangee1 5591387
Oct 11, 2011
I really need the nutritional value of your recipes as I am diabetic and follow Weight Watchers plan. You provide awesome recipes but without the nutritional value, I really can not take advantage of the recipes. Thanks for caring!
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dlita13 5413221
Aug 01, 2012
THEN GO TO THE WW OR A DIABETIC SITE, PLEASE. PLEASE. OH PLEASE.
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curious1
May 01, 2015
Did we get out of the bed on the wrong side today?
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vcummings 5636755
Sep 17, 2011
HI Mr Food, I make something like this but with a pot roast lots of onions and a bottle of beer braizing the beef first in a little of olive oil, with salt and pepper.cook until tender. i love your recipes. thank you so much .
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