Ingredients

2

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

3

lb bone-in beef short ribs

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

tablespoons tomato paste

1/2

cup red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth

1/2

cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4

cup water

2

tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef ribs; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place tomatoes, onion and tomato paste; stir to combine. Add ribs, wine, broth and Worcestershire sauce.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

Remove ribs and bones from cooker; cover ribs to keep warm. Discard bones. Spoon off any fat from mixture in cooker. In small bowl, mix water and cornstarch; stir into mixture in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve over ribs.