Beer Braised Short Ribs

[baltaperales]

ingredients
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 bay leaf
12 ounces beer
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp beef broth
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
Directions
Place onions in a 5-qt. crock-pot; add ribs and bay leaf. Combine the beer, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste, thyme, bouillon, salt and pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

 

[WayFrae]

We need some pics of this! What style of beer do you like to use for this recipe?

 

[MrNatural]

Curious why you don't brown the meat prior to the slow-cooking.
I've ALWAYS browned before cooking in Dutch Oven, Crock Pot or Pressure Cooker.
Have I been missing something?

 

[baltaperales]

If noticed some weird flavors when I use craft beer. For beer recipes I like to use commercial lager/pilsner beers. Nothing too specific.