Bite-Size Sweet and Spicy Beef Ribs

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds beef Country-Style Ribs, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup mirin
• 1/2 cup sweet chili garlic sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• Minced fresh chives (optional)

1. 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine mirin, sweet chili garlic sauce, water, brown sugar, agave nectar and ginger in stockpot over medium heat stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Place beef ribs in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly. Continue cooking in 325°F oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
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   3. Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Stir in lime juice and soy sauce. Return beef to cooking liquid; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
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   5. Sprinkle beef with chives, if desired. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping, if desired.