Pancho's Beef Stick Limas

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Title: Pancho's Beef Stick Limas
Categories: Vegetables
Yield: 1 recipes

1 lb Dried lima beans
1 md Onion, chopped
1 md Bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c Diced celery
1/3 c Cooking oil
1/2 lb Beef summer sausage
-cut into 1/4" cubes
1 cn (1 lb.) tomatoes, chopped
-reserve juices
2 ts Crushed oregano
2 ts Chili powder
1 ts Dry mustard
3 tb Light brown sugar
1/4 lb Cheddar cheese, shredded

Soak limas overnight in cold water. Next day: Wash
limas and place in a 4 qt. kettle. Cover w/ water and
bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to simmer and
continue cooking until beans are nearly tender. Set
beans aside and do not pour off bean liquid. In a
med. skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in
oil until crisp tender. Add cubed beef stick and stir
fry for about 3 minutes. Next add tomatoes and juice,
oregano, chili powder, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper
to taste. Simmer about 5 min to make a rich sauce.
Pour lima beans and liquid and tomato mixture into a
well buttered 3 qt. casserole or Dutch oven. Stir to
blend. Bake 2 hours, uncovered in a 275 degree oven.
Add water periodically if needed. Cover with cheese
and return to oven until cheese is melted.

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