Buffalo-Style Beef Bites

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds beef Country-Style Ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce for Buffalo wings, divided
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Carrot and celery sticks (optional)

Cooking:

1. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef ribs; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef.
2. Return beef to stockpot. Add beef broth, 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce, garlic powder and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
3. Remove beef from cooking liquid to large bowl; discard cooking liquid or reserve for another use. Toss beef with remaining 1/4 cup buffalo sauce. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles. Serve with carrot and celery sticks, if desired.
Cook's Tip: Beef ribs can be served on 6-inch wooden skewers or with wooden toothpicks.