1/3 cup flour
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 lb. beef short ribs, bone in
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Trim excess fat from ribs. Dredge ribs in flour mixture and brown in hot oil on all sides. Remove to baking dish. Place onion on top of browned ribs.
Whisk together tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, molasses and vinegar together in saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over ribs and onions. Cover and bake 275 F (140 C) for 3 to 4 hours.
Serves 4