3 tb Oil
2 1/4 lb Short ribs
1 c  Flour
1    Diced onion
4    Minced garlic cloves
2    Diced celery stalks
1    Diced green pepper
1 c  Crushed tomatoes
2 tb Tomato paste
1 c  Water
2 ts Salt
1 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Thyme
1/2 ts Cayenne
1/2 ts Basil
3    Bay leaves
2 tb Brown sugar

Heat oil in skillet. Coat ribs with flour & place in skillet. Add
onion, garlic, celery & pepper; saute until tender. Add tomatoes,
paste & water; stir. Add seasonings, bay leaves & sugar. Reduce heat
& simmer 3 hours, adding more water as needed.