creole short ribs

Oh wow, I made this a few weeks ago and my husband is still talking about it.

1 1/2c flour
2tbsp pepper
4 1/2 lbs beef short ribs, rinsed and patted dry
2tbsp canola oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (14oz) beef broth

In a small bowl combine
flour
pepper
dredge short ribs into mixture

Heat oil in a large skillet
brown ribs on all sides
remove ribs from pan
drain fat
add remaining ingredients to pan
bring to a boil over medium heat
scraping brown bits from pan

Preheat oven to 350F
return ribs to pan and spoon sauce over top
return to a boil and cover tightly
place pan in preheated oven and braise for 2-2 1/2hrs until ribs are tender

I love to serve this on top of some brown rice. The subtle sweetness of brown rice pairs perfectly with the seasoning ans spice of the ribs. They will be so tender... the left overs work great as a sandwich!