Hearty Country Style Beef Ribs

Place onions and carrots on bottom of crockpot.

Top vegetables with ribs, and sprinkle pepper evenly over the ribs.

In a medium bowl combine soup,1 /2 cup water, brown gravy mix,garlic, and thyme;pour over ribs.

Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. ( adjust cooking time to your own crockpot ).

Remove meat to platter and keep warm.

Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small pan, and bring to a boil.

Combine cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons water until smooth.

Gradually stir into meat juices, and bring to a boil.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Serve with meat and mashed potatoes.