Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

• all-purpose flour↗2⁄3 cup
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• boneless beef short ribs↗4 - 4 1⁄2 lbs
• oil or butter
• large onion↗1

  chopped

• beef broth↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cider or 3/4 cup red wine vinegar↗3⁄4 cup
• brown sugar3⁄4 cup

  packed

• chili sauce↗1⁄2 cup
• ketchup↗1⁄3 cup
• Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄3 cup
• garlic↗5 cloves

  minced

• chili powder↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Add ribs in batches and shake to coat.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil or butter.

4. 4

   Transfer to a large slow cooker.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients.

6. 6

   Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over ribs (slow cooker will be full).

7. 7

   Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender.