Recipe of Oven-Baked Beef and Beans - Food Recipes

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Oven-Baked Beef and Beans

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 8
Preparation Time :3:00
Categories : Casseroles Vegetables Beef

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 pounds beef stew meat 1 cup navy beans 6 cups water 2 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaves 2 tablespoons bacon grease 8 ounces tomato sauce 2 onions 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 1 garlic clove -- minced 1. Sort and rinse beans. Bring beans and the 6 cups water to a boil. Simmer 2 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand at least 1 hour. 2. Trim all fat from beef and cut into 1-inch cubes. 3. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag; put in the beef cubes and shake to coat beef. Brown the beef in the bacon drippings; drain off the fat. 4. Drain the beans, reserving 2 cups liquid. Combine beans, beef, reserved liquid and remaining ingredients. 5. Cover tightly and bake in 325-degree oven for 2 1/2 hours or until meat and beans test done. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : Serve with crusty bread and fresh fruit for complete meal.