Crockpot German Short Ribs

beef, crockpot, main dish

3 lb to 3-1/2 lb beef short ribs
2 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon ; salt
1/8 teaspoon ; pepper
2 tablespoon shortening
2 medium onions; sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoon flour

Coat shortribs in mixture of 2 tablespoons flour with salt and pepper. Melt shortening in large skillet. Add ribs and brown on all sides. Pour off excess fat. In crockpot, combine ribs, onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and chili powder. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Turn heat to High. Thicken with 2 tbs. flour that has been mixed with a small amount of water. Cook until slightly thickened or about 10 minutes. Serve over wide egg noodles. from Crockery Cookery by Mable Hoffman, H. P. Book, 1975, ISBN 0-553-14870-2 typed and posted by teri Chesser 6/97