BEEF OVEN BRAISED SHORT RIBS (This is also very good with a beef roast) 5 lb. short ribs 3 Tbs. shortening 1 tbs. instant minced onion 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbs. Bon Appetit 1 tsp. herb seasoning 1/4 tsp. ground thyme 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. beef flavor base 1 C. hot water 6 med. potatoes 6 med. carrots, peeled 1.  Brown short ribs on all sides in hot shortening. 2.  Add seasonings and beef flavor base dissolved in the hot water.  3.  Cover.  Bake at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. 4.  Drain off excess fat.  Add potatoes and carrots and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour     longer. 5.  Thicken liquid for gravy if desired. For Beef Roast (5-6 pounds) 1.  Mix spices together.  Rub over roast. 2.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 4 hours.