GINGERED SHORT RIBS WITH GREEN RICE

Gingered Short Ribs with Green Rice image

I love the flavors of Korean cuisine, so I created short ribs for the slow cooker. The dish is beautiful, too! - Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/3 cup sherry or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups uncooked instant brown rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Place carrots and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper; place over vegetables. Pour broth mixture over top., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Just before serving, prepare rice according to package directions. Stir in green onions, cilantro, jalapenos and lime zest., Remove ribs to a serving plate; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.