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Short Rib Stew in a Slow Cooker


There are many versions of the stew, but this
One concentrates on being low in calories and
fat but still has a rich hearty flavor. If you and
Your family are fans of short rib stew, you may
It is especially satisfying
On a chilly winter night.
All day in a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker will be a
Treat you will recall.
Calorie Count
1 1/3 cup stew with 1 /2 tablespoons sauce will
Be 325 calories, 13 grams total fat, 5 g
sat. Fat, 0 grams trans-fat, and 26 g
protein.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoon flour



1 large onion

2 cloves garlic
1 cup reduced sodium beef broth

2 Tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons sage
1 Tablespoon thyme
Prep work:
Trim the fat and cut short ribs into 2 inch
pieces.
Mix flour, salt, and pepper and place in a
plastic bag. Place short ribs into bag.
Shake the bag until the ribs are coated
Using the flour mixture.
Sear the ribs at a medium-high heat in a heavy
Skillet that's been sprayed with a non-stick

spray. Be sure they are browned on all
sides. This may take from 7 to 10 minutes.
You may need to do this in 2 or 3 batches
Depending upon the size of the skillet. Do not
Crowd the meat while searing.
Scrub and cut potatoes into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
Chop onion.
Cut up carrots into bite size pieces.
Finely mince garlic
Cooking Procedure:
Place beef ribs at the bottom of a slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients on top of the ribs in
The slow cooker.Cook for 8 to 10 hours on non
in a 6 quart slow cooker.
Optional: If a sauce is desired to put over
the stew immediately before serving mix
together:
7 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons minced chives