Hungarian Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Hungarian Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs short rib of beef; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 1/2 cups medium noodles; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

4 lbs short rib of beef
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1 (15 ounce) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 1/2 cups medium noodles
1 cup water

1
I trim some of the fat from the short ribs. There is plenty marbled throughout to keep these moist. Brown ribs in a Dutch oven in hot oil.
2
Remove ribs and saute onions until softened but not brown. Return ribs to pot.
3
Blend tomato sauce, 1 cup water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and Worcestershire. Pour over ribs.
4
Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
5
Skim off fat.
6
Stir in noodles and additional 1 cup water.
7
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until noodles are tender.

2281

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs short rib of beef, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1 (15 ounce) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Short Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungarian Short Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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