For a tempting platter of tender, juicy browned ribs, try these beef ribs basted with a sauce perked up with mustard, lemon and chili sauce. They require surprisingly little effort to prepare but make for superb eating for family or guests.

FOR 4 SERVINGS YOU WILL NEED:

1 1/2 to 2 lbs. baby beef ribs

BASTING SAUCE:

4 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 to 1 c. beef broth
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. chili sauce
Dash of freshly ground black pepper

1. Wipe ribs with damp paper toweling. Place single layer in shallow roasting pan. Roast at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes. Drain off fat.

2. Meanwhile, prepare sauce by sauteing onions in butter until tender. Blend in flour and mustard. Cook 1 or 2 minutes.

3. Stir in beef broth, lemon juice, chili sauce and black pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring until sauce is smooth and thickened.

4. Brush sauce over ribs. Return ribs to oven. Bake 30 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with the sauce. Good served with baked potatoes, buttered cauliflower, tomato and lettuce salad.