LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Finding the perfect appetizer for your next holiday gathering just got easier. The Kentucky Beef Council's Caitlin Swartz says her recipe for a Buffalo Beef Bites is just the ticket.

Buffalo-style Beef Bites

Total Recipe Time: 2 to 2-1/2 hours

Makes 8 to 12 appetizer servings

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 cayenne 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)

Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef ribs; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef.

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.

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.

Test Kitchen Tips

Beef ribs can be served on 6-inch wooden skewers or with wooden toothpicks.

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