Slow-Cooked Boneless Beef Ribs

2-1/2# lean beef ribs
1/2 c water
1 T    whole peppercorns

2 sm  carrots - chopped

1/2    onion - chopped
1/2 c  barbecue sauce
2 T    dijon mustard

Combine all in a crock-pot.  Cook on high 1 hour then turn to low for another 5-6 hours.  Turn heat back to high.  Once liquid boils, cook uncovered another hour to evaporate liquid.  Add barbecue sauce, mustard and continue to cook - covered, on low until ready to serve. . .Lin