GINGERED SHORT RIBS

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This is a flavorful dish made with meaty short ribs, cabbage, carrots and scallions. It makes a complete meal that is robust and rich.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
2 medium parsnips, peeled and halved widthwise
2 large carrots, halved widthwise
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small head cabbage, quartered
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Hot cooked couscous, optional

Steps:

Place the ribs, parsnips and carrots in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; pour over ribs. Top with cabbage. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in sesame oil. Serve with meat and vegetables. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve with couscous if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 42g protein.