Asian Short Ribs With Carrots and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil (canola oil)
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs, boneless (cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 1 can (15 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups dry sherry
• 1/4 cup plum sauce (or 1/4 cup plum jam)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3 cups cooked rice ( hot)