Deviled Short Ribs

These are served in Great Britain accompanied by hot, buttered vegetables.

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into pieces
2 medium onions, sliced
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 cup water

Heat oil in Dutch oven until hot. Cook beef over medium heat until brown on all sides; drain. Add onions. Mix remaining ingredients except water; stir in water. Pour over beef. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F until tender, about 2 hours.

Yields 4 servings.