Saucy Short Ribs

Instructions

• Pat ribs dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

• Heat oil in a large heavy frying pan over high.

• Working in batches, add short ribs and cook, turning, for about 6 min or until browned on all sides.

• Place ribs in slow cooker in a single layer.

• Pour off all but 2 tbsp fat from pan, add onion and carrot and sauté for 4 min on medium-high, or until browned. Add garlic and thyme and sauté for 1 min longer. Add tomato paste and stir until vegetables are coated. Add red wine, and boil for 2 min, or until slightly reduced, stir in vinegar and mustard. Scrape into slow cooker.

• Add stock, cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hrs.

• Remove ribs and set aside. Skim fat from sauce; discard fat. Transfer sauce to a frying pan or wide pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 min, or until thickened slightly. Stir in butter.