Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Tender short ribs of beef braised in stout beer and aromatic vegetables. Cooked slowly in a crockpot until done. This hearty dish tastes great and is great for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 beef short ribs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 bottle 12 oz stout beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

Add salt and pepper to the short ribs

In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat

For about three to four minutes on each side, sear the short ribs on all sides until they are browned

Put the short ribs in a slow cooker

Put the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pan

About 5 minutes of cooking will soften the food

Add the beer and beef broth, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get rid of any browned bits

Add the bay leaves, thyme, and tomato paste and mix them in

Add the mix to the slow cooker with the short ribs

Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook for 8 hours, or until the meat is soft and falls off the bone

Take the short ribs out of the slow cooker when they are done cooking and let them rest for a few minutes

Remove any extra fat from the cooking liquid's surface

Pour the cooking liquid over the short ribs when you serve them