SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND TANGY SHORT RIBS

Slow-Cooker Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs image

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

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 9h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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)
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

Steps:

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.
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.
In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1 g