These hot and spicy ribs are great with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup brown mustard
2 dry red chile peppers, crumbled
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 pounds beef short ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, crumbled red chile peppers and garlic in a small bowl. Mix well and pour over short ribs; marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Drain ribs, reserving marinade, and place on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
Roast for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and roast 1 hour more, or until meat is tender, basting occasionally reserved marinade. Serve warm.
Makes 6 servings.