Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

Directions

1. Dust short ribs with flour and salt and pepper
2. Brown the ribs in vegetable oil
3. set aside
4. finely chop one large onion, one cup chopped celery, and one cup chopped carrot. Add to the pot and sautee until soft. About 8-10 minutes. Add 3 Tablespoons minced garlic and cook one minute. Add 1/2 pound cremini or white button mushrooms.
5. Add 2 bay leaves, 5 sprigs fresh thyme, and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
6. Add 21/2 cups good dry red wine, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 (15oz) can crushed tomatoes, 2 cups of beef stock, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt,
7. Return short ribs to slow cooker and cook for 6hours on low or until meat is tender. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve with mashed potatoes.