Slow-Cooker Short Rib Stew

Name: Slow-Cooker Short Rib Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 1/2 lb. bone-in short ribs (about 3 large short ribs); kosher salt; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. butter; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme; 3 carrots, chopped; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 2 c. chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or new potatoes); 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 c. beef broth; 2 c. red wine; 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes; 2 c. wild rice