Slow - Cooker Short Ribs

Slow - Cooker Short Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3lbs bone-in beef short ribs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup breed broth
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups red wine or beef broth
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth thyme, and bay leaf to ribs.
2.  Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. 
3. Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

Recipe from www.tasteofhome,com/recipes/slow-cooker-short-ribs