Short Ribs With Dumplings

• 3 lbs boneless beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup beef broth, divided
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 dash pepper
• 7 ounces whole kernel corn, drained

1. Cut ribs into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a Dutch oven, brown ribs on all sides in oil.
3. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup broth, soy sauce, and seasonings; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
6. Combine cornstarch and remaining broth; stir into beef mixture.
7. Bring to a boil; stirring constantly.
8. For dumplings, combine the water, cornmeal, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
9. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; remove from the heat.
10. Stir a small amount into egg; return all to pan.
11. Combine flour, baking powder, and pepper; stir into cornmeal mixture.
12. Add corn.
13. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into simmering stew.
14. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes (do not lift lid) or until dumplings test done.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/short-ribs-with-dumplings-328994 (may not work)