German Short Ribs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 3 1/2 lb. beef short ribs
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/2 c. chili sauce
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Coat short ribs in mixture of 2 tablespoons of flour with salt and pepper.
Melt shortening in large skillet or slow cooking pot with browning unit; add ribs and brown on all sides.
Pour off excess fat.
In slow-cooking pot, combine ribs, onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and chili powder.
Cover and cook on low for six to eight hours.
Turn control to high.
Thicken with 2 tablespoons of flour that has been dissolved in a small amount of the meat juices.
Cook on high for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.