Ingredients

• 3 1/2-4 lbs short rib of beef
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 hunks each
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Coleman's dry mustard or 1/2 teaspoon Keen's dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 large onions, cut into wedges