Name: Sweet and Spicy Short Ribs with Cheesy Polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. beef short ribs; 2 Tbsp. <i>Kraft</i> Zesty Italian Dressing; 1 onion , coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup KRAFT Thick & Spicy Barbecue Sauce; 2 Tbsp. flour; 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp-White Cheddar Cheese , shredded; 3 cups hot cooked polenta

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Cook ribs in dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove ribs from pan; cover to keep warm. Add onions, garlic, thyme and crushed pepper to pan; cook and stir 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
Return ribs to pan. Whisk broth, barbecue sauce and flour until blended; pour over ribs. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours.
Stir cheese into polenta. Serve with the ribs.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve with your favorite steamed vegetable to balance out the meal.

Substitute

Substitute hot cooked mashed potatoes for the polenta.

Food Facts

Beef short ribs are rectangles of beef that are about 3x2 inches in size. Short ribs consist of layers of fat and meat, and contain pieces of the rib bone.

Servings

6 servings

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	730

Total fat	22g
Saturated fat	11g
Cholesterol	85mg
Sodium	500mg
Carbohydrate	92g
Dietary fiber	4g
Sugars	6g
Protein	34g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	8 %DV
Vitamin C	8 %DV
Calcium	20 %DV
Iron	35 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.