1/2 c. water
1/2 c. soy sauce
2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled & chopped
1 sm. onion, peeled & chopped
2 lg. carrots, peeled & chopped
3 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
3 green onions, finely chopped
5 mushrooms, cut in half
2 1/2 lb. lean beef short ribs, separated into pieces
1/4 c. sugar

1. Combine water and meat in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, black pepper, garlic, onions, carrots and sesame seeds; stir well. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3. Add green onions and mushrooms; cook 1-2 minutes more.

4. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds. Serves 4.