Beef Short Ribs

5 lbs. beef short ribs

1/4 C. vegetable oil

1 1/2 C. self-rising flour

2 t. seasoned salt

1 t. black pepper

1 C. chopped onion

2 t. garlic

1 t. thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

2 T. tomato paste

1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes crushed

2 C. water

Heat the oil in a dutch oven on medium heat. Mix the flour, salt and pepper together in a paper bag. Add a couple short ribs at a time and shake to coat the beef. Add to the hot oil and brown the short ribs. Repeat this until all ribs are coated and browned.

Drain the fat from the pan. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover tightly and bake at 325°F. for 2 1/2 hours.

Serve over rice.

Serves 6.