Slow-Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs

I love short ribs...they are so good and tender. I found this recipe on Real Simple and have tried it once so I made my own littler version of it. Let me know how you like it or if you made any variations to it.

1 medium onion, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 small carrots, peeled and cut in half crosswise
4 small potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters crosswise
1 can (80z) diced tomatoes, drained
1 small bunch sage
2 pounds short ribs
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 bottle red wine
1 loaf crusty bread

In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine the onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, and sage. Season the short ribs with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and nestle them among the vegetables. Add the wine. Set the slow cooker to low and cook until the meat is tender and falls from the bones, 8-9 hours. Using a large spoon, skim off the excess fat and discard. Divide the ribs and vegetables among individual bowls and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve with the crusty bread.