Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup red wine

Method

  • Mix flour, salt & pepper. Coat ribs with the mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
  • In a crock pot, combine onions, 1 cup of red wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, dry mustard & chili powder. Add ribs to the mixture.
  • Cover & cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove ribs to a platter and keep warm.
  • Turn crockpot to high and add remaining flour and red wine. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly combined and sauce has thickened.
  • Pour sauce over ribs and serve immediately!