pat's Recipe

Beefy Braised Short Ribs

Category: Beef

2 red onions sliced
5 lbs beef short ribs
1 Tbsp steak seasoning
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup Merlot or other red wine
1 package (6 oz) au jus gravy mix

Place onions in a 5-quart slow cooker. Season short ribs with steak seasoning. In a large skillet, heat ol over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown ribs on all wised and transfer to a slow cooker. Stir together broth, wine, and au jus gravy mix and pour over short ribs. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Serve hot or prepare to freeze. If freezing, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator; discard fat layer from the top. Transfer to an airtight container, cover, and freeze.

makes 6 servings