Categories: Beef 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      3 lb Beef short ribs                     1 c  Hot water 
    1/3 c  Flour                               1    Bay leaf 
      1 ts Salt                                2 tb Brown sugar; packed 
    3/4 ts Black pepper                      1/4 c  Vinegar 
      2 tb Vegetable shortening                2 tb Soy sauce 
      1 c  Onions; sliced                      1    Green pepper;cut into rings 
      1 cl Garlic; minced or pressed                Flour 
  
  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 1 3/4 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 1/2 cups hot water. LISA HLAVATY FDGN81A