Ingredients for - Slow-Cooker Short Rib Stew

1. 4 1/2 lb. bone-in short ribs (about 3 large short ribs)
2. Kosher salt
3. 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4. 2 tbsp. butter
5. 1 onion, chopped
6. 4 cloves garlic, minced
7. 2 bay leaves
8. 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme
9. 3 carrots, chopped
10. 3 celery stalks, chopped
11. 2 c. chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or new potatoes)
12. 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
13. 3 tbsp. tomato paste
14. 2 c. beef broth
15. 2 c. red wine
16. 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
17. 2 c. wild rice

How to cook deliciously - Slow-Cooker Short Rib Stew

1 . Stage

In a large mixing bowl, pat short ribs dry with a paper towel. Salt generously and dredge in flour until evenly coated.

2 . Stage

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt butter. Dust off excess flour and sear meat on all sides until golden brown with a crust, about 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Remove meat and add to slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice; season with salt and cook on low, 8 hours. Meat should be tender and fall off the bone. Skim off top layer of fat and remove bay leaves.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, cook wild rice according to package directions. Serve stew over wild rice.