Beef and lima bean stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsVegetable Oil
poundsLean Beef Cubes
1Clove Garlic -- minced
1largeOnion -- diced
¼teaspoonDried Thyme
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
1can(12 Oz)
2cupsBaby Lima Beans, Fresh Raw
OR
1packBaby Lima Beans, Frozen
Beer

Directions

Place oil in a Dutch oven. Add beef cubes and brown. Add garlic, onion, and seasonings. Saute for 5 mins more. Add beer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. or until meat is just about tender. Add water if necessary, but only small amounts at a time, since a fairly concentrated essence is desired. After the 2 hrs, add lima beans and continue cooking another half hour. Serve over steaming hot rice.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By : Spoonbread & Strawberry Wine - ISBN 0-385-47270-6 From: Dan Klepach Date: 04-29-95 (24) Homecook