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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gnocchi and Brownie Bliss
4 servings
up to 6 hours total (Active 15 minutes)
  • Prepare ribs and begin to cook (5 minutes)
  • Cook ribs; place whipped topping in refrigerator to thaw (4–6 hours)
  • Complete ribs and prepare brownies; serve (10 minutes)
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gnocchi
Ingredients
  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomato spread
  • 1 (1.2 oz) packet creamy pesto sauce mix, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 lb beef chuck short ribs
  • 2 cups beef broth, divided
  • 24 oz tomato-basil pasta sauce, divided
  • 1 (16 oz) package gnocchi pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
Prep
  • Slice onion.
Steps
    1. Slice onion thinly. Combine tomato spread, 1 teaspoon sauce mix, and Italian seasoning; coat ribs with mixture (wash hands).
    2. Place ribs in slow cooker; add onions, 1 cup broth, and 12 oz pasta sauce; cook on HIGH 4–6 hours (or LOW 6–8 hours) until meat is tender.
    3. Skim any excess fat from surface of mixture. Whisk remaining 1 cup broth, 12 oz pasta sauce, and sauce mix until blended; add to slow cooker. Stir in gnocchi and pepper; cook on HIGH 8–10 minutes until gnocchi is tender. Serve.
Brownie Bliss
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping
  • 1 ½ cups malted milk balls
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 8 Bakery walnut brownies
  • ¼ cup chocolate syrup
Steps
    1. Place whipped topping in refrigerator to thaw.
    2. Place milk balls in bag and seal. Crush with meat mallet; stir into whipped topping. Cut brownies into bite-size chunks. Layer brownies and milk ball mixture in dessert bowls (or serving dish). Drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve. (Makes 8 servings.)
Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend and crusty baguette.
  • Layer your favorite ice cream with the Brownie Bliss to make a scrumptious brownie sundae.
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gnocchi

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 540, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 55mg, Sodium 2030mg, Total Carb 73g, Fiber 8g, Total Sugar 21g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 29g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 10%, Iron 50%, Potassium 6%

Brownie Bliss

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 23g, Sat Fat 12g, Trans Fat 1.5g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 200mg, Total Carb 67g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 47g, (Incl. 47g Added Sugars), Protein 4g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 10%, Potassium 2%