Ingredients: 
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 
2 teaspoons salt 
1/2 teaspoon white pepper 
1/4 teaspoon cayenne 
4 1/2 pounds beef short ribs 
1/2 cup olive oil 
1 onion, minced 
2 celery ribs, finely chopped 
1 carrot, finely chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 (28-ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes 
1 cup water 
2 tablespoons tomato paste 
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano 
1 bay leaf 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes