Delicious Cozy Crockpot Meals for Balsamic Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 lbs (1.8 kg) bone-in beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups (950ml) water
• 1 cup (175g) coarse ground polenta (cornmeal)
• 1/2 cup (115ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste