I have not tried this recipe but I wanted to give the possible answer to the questions below as to why Paula may be recommending the use of chicken stock instead of beef stock. Most cooks/chefs use chicken stock instead of beef stock because beef stock gives beef dishes a harsh "irony" kind of flavor, whereas the chicken stock smoothes out the flavoring of a beef dish and enhances that "beefy" flavor (PLUS chicken stock just tastes better with beef dishes). :0)

By N on January 10, 2012

why chicken stock??? i'm using beef broth. hope it works well..........

By mary mcniff on November 28, 2011

Hi Doris, Any kind of white wine will work.

By Jonathan Able on November 16, 2011

I enjoy watching your cooking show. I just love your recipes. Iwould like to know what kind of wine did Michael use when he was cooking those short ribs? Iknow he use coffee also.Iam waiting to try that recipe. By Doris Thompson November 13,2011

By Doris Thompson on November 13, 2011

Paula, My husband, an I love your shows, and those son's are special.you are our kind of person. If I ever get to Ga. We are going to your resturant, and enjoy. My son, ans his friend has been, and brought me a shirt. You make my day. Love U.

By Glendean Harrison on October 19, 2011

Horrible. Too much fat and bland. I would drain the fat after browning and add a tomato or vinegar ingredient to cut the fattiness in the dish.

By ND on October 09, 2011

What size crock pot would you need for this slow cooker beef short ribs?

By Karen on October 03, 2011

I love the crock pot this recipe was great i have a recipe (okay it's actually my husband's)Brown your pork chops in a skillets place in crock pot with one med onion sliced, and about 1 quart of sauerkraut cook about 4 to 5 hours on low very delicious.

By melissa tackett on September 30, 2011

great tasty meal love it...

By Emma on September 22, 2011

Delicious!! The ribs were falling right off the bone...it was as tender as potroast! I was confused as to why it called for chicken broth instead of beef broth, but I followed the recipe, and it was delicious! I left it to cook all day, so I put the short ribs and veggies all in the crockpot at the same time, and left out the potatoes. When I came home I made some mashed potatoes to go along with it. Yummy! I will make this again!

By Kara on August 29, 2011

I have tried your volcano cake and apple strudel. The volcano cake was a hit at work. I save the apple strudel for very special friends and relatives. I watch your show all the time. I just love you.

By Jean Demery on August 21, 2011

Hi Sylvia, Here is the recipe you're looking for: http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/michaels_coffee_braised_short_ribs/

By Jonathan Able on June 30, 2011

Am interested in the Short Ribs Paula's husband Michael made. It had coffee in it. Would appreciate the recipe. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Sylvia Leaf

By Sylvia Leaf on June 14, 2011

It's actually a question AND a comment. I'm curious as to why chicken broth is used instead of beef broth? And I plan to make this as soon as we've moved; dang this sounds yummy! :D

By Sue Bordian on May 31, 2011

Ms.Paula, I have always cooked just like you as my down home south Mother taught me very well how to cook good ole southern country food. But I am always watchin your show for more ideas and have seen alot to cook for me & my family. I also like to take something from you show for an annul family get together and am proud to tell them I got it from you Thank you for all your help in my kitchen.From my kitchen to yours I bid you a day filled with love and special dishes as is my wishes!

By Jackie Carter on April 06, 2011

you are the queen of cooking and one good looking woman love your tv show and your wonderful recipes

By nancy wanless on April 03, 2011

hi paula i love to watch your show.my mom was a big fan of your befoe she passed away.i really miss her so much .every time i watch your show i think of her.keep doing a great job.

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By Anonymous on March 08, 2011

Most Paula Deen recipes are delicious. This was terrible. No flavor of any kind. I'm surprised Ms. Deen would post this recipe. DO NOT MAKE THIS RECIPE, stick to a lipton onion pack recipe.

By Mike the Cook on March 03, 2011

Hi Paula Since I started watching your show, I can't get enough! I really enjoy your down to earth manner and you are so funny! I wish I could also come onto your show and give you some recipes...Southern style of cooking a lot like South African food...hearty meals that come from the heart and easy to make - no funny ingredients that cost a fortune.

By Vossie Vorster on January 25, 2011