Short ribs fdgn81a

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
3	pounds	Beef short ribs
⅓	cup	Flour
1	teaspoon	Salt
¾	teaspoon	Black pepper
2	tablespoons	Vegetable shortening
1	cup	Onions; sliced
1	clove	Garlic; minced or pressed
1	cup	Hot water
1		Bay leaf
2	tablespoons	Brown sugar; packed
¼	cup	Vinegar
2	tablespoons	Soy sauce
1		Green pepper;cut into rings
		Flour

Directions

Wipe meat with a damp cloth. Trim off excess fat. Combine flour, salt and black pepper. Dredge meat in mixture to coat completely. Heat shortening in large skillet. Brown ribs on> all sides. Remove to a casserole with cover. Saute onions and garlic in skillet until golden. Spoon over ribs. Combine water, bay leaf, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. Pour over ribs. Cover. Bake at 350 for 1¾ hours. Add green pepper rings. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Remove cooked ribs and vegetables to a serving platter. Skim fat off drippings. Thicken with a little flour if desired. Spoon drippings over meat and vegetables. *recipe may be halved or doubled. For 8 servings, use 1 ½ cups hot water. LISA HLAVATY FDGN81A