Braised Short Ribs - Crock Pot

• 3 lbs lean beef short ribs (up to 4 lbs)
• 12 cup flour
• 1 12 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 medium onions, sliced (separated into rings)
• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 cup beer or 1 cup beef broth or 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
• 3 tablespoons water (optional)

1. Place short ribs on broiler rack or in skillet and brown to remove fat; drain well.
2. Combine 1/2 cup flour with the paprika, salt and dry mustard; toss with short ribs.
3. 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).
4. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
5. Remove short ribs to warm serving platter.
6. If thickened gravy is desired, make a smooth paste of flour and water.
7. Turn slow cooker to High and stir in paste.
8. Cover and cook until gravy is thickened.

lean beef short ribs, flour, paprika, salt, mustard, onions, garlic, beef broth, flour, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/braised-short-ribs-crock-pot-235735 (may not work)