Braised Short Ribs - Crock Pot

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs lean beef short ribs (up to 4 lbs)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 medium onions, sliced (separated into rings)
• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 cup or 1 cup beef broth or 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
• 3 tablespoons water (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place short ribs on broiler rack or in skillet and brown to remove fat; drain well. combine 1/2 cup flour with the paprika, salt and dry mustard; toss with short ribs.
• 2 place remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons flour and the water in slow cooker; stir to mix beef ribs with onions rings (be sure onions are under beef ribs -- not on top).
• 3 cover and cook on low for 8 to 12 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
• 4 remove short ribs to warm serving platter. if thickened gravy is desired, make a smooth paste of flour and water. turn slow cooker to high and stir in paste. cover and cook until gravy is thickened.