Braised Beef without livers

4 -6 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup flour salt and pepper 2 lbs beef , cut in cubes 2 tablespoons fresh garlic , minced 1 large onion , cut lenghwise into eighths 1[...]

3 1/2 lbs boneless short ribs (trimmed of excess fat see note and technique below) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]

3 1/2 lbs boneless short ribs (trimmed of excess fat see note and technique below) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]