ASIAN BISON SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Place onions and carrots in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Combine flour, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Trim fat from bison short ribs. If needed, cut into single rib portions. Pat dry with paper towels. Add bison short ribs, a few at a time, to the plastic bag, shaking to coat.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a very large skillet. Cook bison short ribs, half at a time, in hot oil until brown on all sides, adding more oil if necessary. Place in slow cooker on top of vegetables.
• Combine broth, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over bison short ribs and vegetables in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 11 to 12 hours or on high or 5-1/2 to 6 hours. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bison short ribs and vegetables to a serving platter; reserve cooking liquid. Cover bison short ribs and vegetables with foil to keep warm.
• For sauce, skim fat from cooking liquid; measure 3 cups of the liquid. Discard the remaining liquid. Combine the 3 cups cooking liquid and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and black pepper. Serve with rice and sprinkle with cilantro.