Gingered short ribs with green rice Recipe

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
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
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 peel
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4-1/2 teaspoons cold water

Preparation

Step 1

•In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer the carrots, onions and ribs; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the broth, sherry, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Stir in the green onions, cilantro, jalapenos and lime peel.
• Remove ribs to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs and rice.