Savory Beef Short Rib Dinner

Cook ribs in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning frequently, until brown on all sides. While ribs are browning, layer onion, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes and garlic in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Place ribs on vegetables in cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, thyme, basil and pepper. Drain off any fat from skillet; add wine, 1/2 cup of the water and the bouillon to skillet. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour hot wine mixture over ribs.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until ribs are tender.

About 15 minutes before serving, remove ribs and vegetables, using slotted spoon; place in serving bowl. Skim fat from juices in cooker.

Mix remaining 1/2 cup water and the flour in 4-cup glass measuring cup or medium microwavable bowl until smooth. Pour juices from cooker into flour mixture; mix well. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until mixture boils. Pour sauce over ribs and vegetables.