Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

Name: Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 5 lb. bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 c. water; 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar; 1/4 c. rice vinegar; 2 tsp. sesame oil; 1 tsp. crush red pepper flakes (optional ); 3 Carrots, medium, peeled and chopped into thirds; 1 yellow onion, large, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 1/2 inch piece ginger, thinly sliced; Toasted sesame seeds, for serving; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for serving; Cooked short grain white rice, for serving