Step 1

Sprinkle the short ribs with salt, pepper and onion powder. In large pan over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil.

Step 2

Once the coconut oil is melted, add the short ribs.

Step 3

Cook on for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes or brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.

Step 5

In medium-large bowl mix together the broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Whisk to combine.

Step 6

If cooking right away: Add ribs, broth mixture and cooked garlic to the bowl of a slow cooker. Add thyme. Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

Step 7

If making this into a freezer meal: Place the short ribs into a large gallon sized freezer bag, add in the broth mixture, cooked garlic and thyme.

Step 8

Place into freezer and freeze. When ready to cook, add everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 7-9 hours.

Step 9

I served ours on top of a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and along side steamed broccoli.