Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 TSP salt
1/2 TSP pepper
1 TBSP canola oil
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup beef broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 TBSP tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
4 TSPs cornstarch
3 TBSPs cold water
Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions:

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 quart slow cooker.
Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs.

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.

Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm.
Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim off 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.

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