German Short Ribs

3 to 4 lb. Meaty Beef Short Ribs
1 1/2 cup Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Bier (or your favorite dark German Beer)
2 medium onions, sliced
3/4 cup chili sauce
3 tbsp. brown sugar
3 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
TO SERVE:
cornstarch (optional)
hot cooked noodles or boiled potatoes

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Brown ribs in hot oil in heavy skillet. Do not allow ribs to touch; brown on all sides. Transfer ribs to heavy Dutch oven; add onions.

Deglaze skillet with 1/2 cup beer. Add to Dutch oven.

Combine all other ingredients and pour over ribs and onions.

Cover tightly and bake in preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add more beer only if necessary to moisten sauce.

TO SERVE:
Thicken sauce with corn starch if desired. Serve with noodles or boiled potatoes.

Source: the German Agricultural Marketing Board

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