Beer Braised Short Ribs

3 medium onions
3 to 3.5 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
1 bay leaf
12 oz beer
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. molasses
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
beef bouillon
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cold water

Place onions in a 5-qt crockpot; add ribs and bay leaf. Combine the beer, honey, molasses, tomato paste, bouillon, salt and pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until meat is tender.

Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine flour and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.