Barbecue Beef Shortribs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 lb. beef shortribs with bone
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 1/2 c. water, divided
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. vinegar
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 1/2 tsp. salt
hot cooked noodles (optional)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil.
Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Drain.
Combine the tomato paste, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt and remaining water; mix well.
Pour over the ribs.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Serve over noodles, if desired.
Yield:
4 to 6 servings.