SWEET AND SPICY SHORT RIBS WITH CHEESY POLENTA

Sweet and Spicy Short Ribs with Cheesy Polenta image

Beef short ribs get a slow simmer in the Dutch oven with BBQ sauce to make this flavorful dish. They taste superb served with a side of cheesy polenta.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 lb. beef short ribs
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Thick & Spicy Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. flour
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp-White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
3 cups hot cooked polenta

Steps:

Cook ribs in dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove ribs from pan; cover to keep warm. Add onions, garlic, thyme and crushed pepper to pan; cook and stir 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
Return ribs to pan. Whisk broth, barbecue sauce and flour until blended; pour over ribs. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours.
Stir cheese into polenta. Serve with the ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 92 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 34 g