SHORT RIBS WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

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