After a few hours in the slow cooker, the meat will fall off the bone and be richly flavored by the stout beer.

Beer-Braised Short Ribs

Place ribs in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add broth, beer, onion, steak sauce, mustard, horseradish, thyme and salt.

Cover and cook on LOW for 11 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer ribs and onion to a platter; cover to keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid; spoon juices over ribs. Top with arugula. Serve with Arugula-Orzo Salad, if desired.