Short Ribs...

it's what's for dinner!!

Here it is, hands down, my favorite crock pot recipe of all time.

If you don't have a slow cooker, 

go buy one and make these short ribs...

they are divine and you can thank me later!!

 Here's my baby...

 The ingredient line-up.

And if you're like me, I get so excited, 

I cut up all the veggies the night before and store them in a zip lock.

In the morning...

I do a veggie dump and add my spices.

Last year, I started browning the meat in the broiler,

it's much quicker, cleaner and easier.

I've always hated the greasy mess browning meat leaves on the stove-top.

Once browned, they top the veggies, 

add the liquids and a bay leaf.

All that's left to do, smell your amazing house all. day. long.

When the ribs are done, 
I switch the slow cooker to the keep warm setting. 
I remove about 2 cups of the liquid from the crock pot,

and place it into a sauce pan.

I add some spices, if needed, flour, water, 

and a pat or two of butter to shine it up.

Whatever you would normally add to make brown gravy.

I did add a splash of gravy master as well.

At the same time I "light a fire" under these bad boys,

red skins, my favorites.

Here they are, all whipped up and looking beautiful.
Butter, heavy cream and salt,
that's all you need for these yummy mashed potatoes.

It all comes together very nicely!!

Here's a link to the recipe, if anyone is interested...

you should all be interested and yes, I should have "plated" this differently.

Those are banging big plates!!

Sharing today's entry with Stephanie at The Enchanting Rose
If you stop by,
you will find lots of very talented people!!