3 lb. short ribs of beef
Flour to dredge meat
3-4 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. flour
2 c. water
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/4 c. chopped carrots
1/4 chopped onions
1/4 chopped celery
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have ribs cut individually and remove any excess fat. Dredge in flour and brown in oil. Place browned ribs in a 3 quart baking dish. Blend flour into pan drippings, gradually add water, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients and pour over ribs. Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Serves 8.