Easy recipe for short ribs crock pot

Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (like Merlot)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish