In large skillet or slow-cooking pot with browning unit, brown short ribs; drain off fat. In slow-cooking pot, combine meat with remaining ingredients except cornstarch. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Turn control to high. Remove meat from pot. Skim excess fat off top of meat broth. Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of cold water; stir into meat juices in pot. Cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over meat.