Easy Asian Short Ribs

Easy Asian Short Ribs 3 pounds beef short ribs 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1/4 cup Hoison sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 2 carrots, grated Combine the salt, pepper, five-spice powder and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the short ribs. In batches, brown ribs in oil. Set aside. Place the garlic, onion and carrot on the bottom of your slow cooker and set browned short ribs on top. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour over the short ribs and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 9 hours (or on high for 4). Serve topped with green onion and rice.