Slow-Cooked German Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 pounds beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion , sliced
• 0.5 cups dry red wine
• 0.5 cups chile sauce
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons dry mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper. Coat the short ribs with the flour mixture.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown short ribs in olive oil.

3. 3

   In a slow cooker, combine onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly. Transfer the short ribs from the skillet to the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

5. 5

   Remove ribs, and turn the slow cooker control to High. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup water, and stir into the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.