MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Slow-Cooker Short Ribs Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Wine Yield: 6 servings 3 lb Bone-in beef short ribs 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 1 tb Oil 4 md Carrots; in 1" pieces 1 c Beef broth 4 Fresh thyme sprigs 1 Bay leaf 2 lg Onions; in 1/2" wedges 6 cl Garlic; minced 1 tb Tomato paste 2 c Dry red wine or beef broth 4 ts Corn starch 3 tb Water; cold Salt and pepper 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. 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 corn starch 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 by Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM