Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

3 to 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Hot cooked noodles

In Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Drain.

Combine the tomato paste, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt and remaining water; mix well.

Pour over ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve over noodles. Makes 4-6 servings.