The magic of any meal made in a slow cooker is the incredible flavor that's created, without too much work. While the prep for this recipe is a little more hands on, we promise the finished product is worth it. With a sweet, citrusy tang from the lime marmalade, the rich braise pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, baby bok choy or sautéed chard. Find the marmalade in the British section of the international aisle at the supermarket. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. peanut oil 3 lb. small, bone-in beef short ribs 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 6 small, fresh, hot red chiles, such as Thai bird, stemmed and halved lengthwise 2 medium cloves garlic, quartered 1, 3-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg ½ cup lime marmalade ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves for garnish (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper D
