| Dutch Oven & Cast Iron RecipesBaked Steak and Lima Beans
1 pound of dry lima beans
4 slices of bacon
18 ounces (1 can) of tomato Juice
1/2 teaspoon of salt, more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
6 cups of water
2 pounds of round Steak (cut in 1"strips)
1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon of dry mustard
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Rinse beans; add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 1 hour. Do not drain. After 1 hour cover, simmer 30 minutes. In Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserve drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. Coat beef with flour. Brown beef in hot drippings, pour off excess fat. Stir in beans and onion. Combine tomato juice, brown sugar, salt, pepper and mustard. Pour over beans and beef mixture. Bake covered in 325ºF. oven until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve hot topped with crumbled bacon and grated cheese to taste.
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