Short Ribs With Plums - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 lb. beef short ribs
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/3 c. chopped onions
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. browning sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. water, divided
15 pitted dried plums
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
hot cooked rice

Preparation

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat. Remove meat. Keep warm. Add onion to the drippings. Saute onion until tender, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Drain. Add the salt, browning sauce, if desired, pepper, 3/4 cup water and dried plums. Bring to a boil. Return meat to the pan. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Remove meat. Keep warm. Skim fat from the pan. Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Stir into pan drippings. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs and rice. Makes 4 servings.