Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 medium onions (cut into wedges)
  • 3 pounds to 3-1/2 bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 ounces bottled beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instruction

  • Place onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add ribs and bay leaf.
  • Combine the beer, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste, thyme, bouillon, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over meat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan.
  • Bring liquid to a boil.
  • Combine flour and water until smooth.
  • Gradually stir into the pan.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.