GINGER AND TOMATO BEEF SHORT RIB STEW

Ginger and Tomato Beef Short Rib Stew image

From Canadian Living Magazine 2004. You will love the flavors of this Crock Pot meal. Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you from this recipe. It is divine!

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories Stew

Time 7h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef short ribs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 chopped onions
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 turnips, peeled and sliced thinly
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup beef broth or 1/4 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, soften
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

cut ribs into 2 bone pieces.
arrange on broiler pan and broil until browned on both sides.
set browned ribs aside.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Saute garlic, onions, ginger, and hot pepper flakes until onions are soft then add to crock pot.
add to crock pot carrots, turnips, diced tomatoes, beef stock, soy sauce, tomato paste.
Using a cheesecloth combine fennel seed, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon, tie cheesecloth. securely.
place cheesecloth on top of vegetables.
add ribs.
cover and cook on low until meat is tender, about 7-8 hours.
skim off any fat produced by ribs.
in a separate bowl combine flour with butter.
stir into crock pot.
increase heat to high.
cover and let cook until liquid thickness.
When ready to serve sprinkle green onion on top (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1083.2, Fat 91.1, SaturatedFat 39.8, Cholesterol 187.7, Sodium 1484.8, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 12.4, Protein 38.1