Cowbelle Limas

1          cup (1/2 lb.) dry large limas
4          medium sized onions
1          teaspoon salt
1          teaspoon sage
2          pounds beef short ribs
3          tablespoons flour
Pepper
1          teaspoon dry mustard
Cooking oil

Soak beans by preferred method. Simmer limas and quartered onions 30 minutes in 4 cups boiling water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and sage and cook 30 minutes longer. Pour into large casserole.  Have short ribs cut into 2-inch pieces. Combine 2 tablespoons flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and mustard, and dredge ribs. Brown on all sides in hot fat. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Place ribs in casserole with undrained limas. Thicken drippings remaining in pan with 1 tablespoon flour; blend in 2/3 cup water and cook until thick and smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over ribs and limas and cover. Bake in moderate oven (350ºF) 2 hours. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories-511, (From Fat-37%), Protein-40 g, Carbohydrate-39 g, Fat-21 g, Sodium-593 mg, Potassium-931 mg, Dietary Fiber-10 g, Calcium-81 mg, Iron-7 mg, Vitamin A-11 iu, Vitamin C-9 mg, Cholesterol-87 mg