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Making a dish as rich and flavorful as red wine-braised short ribs with just one pot (read: one dish to clean) is a stroke of genius.

2 red onions sliced
5 pounds beef short ribs
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup Merlot or other red wine
1 package (6 ounce size) au jus gravy mix
Place onions in a 5-quart slow cooker. Season short ribs with steak seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown ribs on all wised and transfer to a slow cooker.
Stir together broth, wine, and au jus gravy mix and pour over short ribs. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Serve hot or prepare to freeze.
If freezing, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator; discard fat layer from the top. Transfer to an airtight container, cover, and freeze.
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