Braised Short Ribs (Crock Pot)

Eliza S's Note:

This recipe is in the October 2008 issue of Bon Appetit and is absolutely delicious. It is very easy to make but looks and tastes like you spent hours on it.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 ½ lbs beef short ribs , 3 -inch-long
• kosher salt , coarse
• 2 cups red wine , dry
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (6 ounce) package button mushrooms , sliced
• ½ cup onion , finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves , peeled
• 6 italian parsley sprigs , fresh
• 2 bay leaves
• crusty bread

Directions:

1. Sprinkle ribs with coarse salt and pepper.
2. Place in even layer in slow cooker. Add next 7 ingredients, cover, and cook on low heat until meat is tender, about 8 hours.
3. Using slotted spoon, transfer ribs to serving bowl. Discard parsley and bay leaves. Spoon fat off top of sauce and pour sauce over ribs. Serve with bread.