Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs

Apricot preserves and brown sugar balance the zest of chili sauce and ground mustard for a great weeknight meal.

Prep Time

35

Minutes

Total Time

9:35

Hrs:Mins

Makes

6

servings

Ribs
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
4
lb beef short ribs
1
large sweet onion (such as Bermuda, Maui or Spanish), cut in half, halves sliced (about 3 1/2 cups)
Sauce
1
bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
3/4
cup apricot preserves
2
tablespoons packed brown sugar
2
tablespoons cider vinegar
2
tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2
teaspoons ground mustard
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
  1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ribs, in batches if necessary; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  2. Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in cooker. Top with ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
  3. In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
  4. Drain excess liquid from cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 1 hour longer or until meat begins to separate from bones.
Makes 6 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Kitchen Tips
Make the sauce a day ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator, and heat before adding to the ribs.
These ribs are great with steamed broccoli and warm dinner rolls.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 470
    • (Calories from Fat 180),
  • Total Fat 20g
    • (Saturated Fat 7g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 90mg;
  • Sodium 880mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 47g
    • (Dietary Fiber 4g,
    • Sugars 32g),
  • Protein 24g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 3 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 3;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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