Slow Cooker Brown Sugar and Ale Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar and Ale Short Ribs
3 lbs. beef short ribs
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 cup flour
1 - 10.5 oz. can condensed french onion soup
1 - 12 oz. bottle dark ale beer

Place the short ribs into a 5-quart slow cooker. Add the brown sugar, garlic, thyme and flour and toss to coat. Pour the soup and beer over the beef mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or until the beef is fork-tender. Serve with mashed potatoes.