Lima Bean Bake

Name: Lima Bean Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound dried lima beans; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; Dash poultry seasoning

This was my mother's recipe, and I enjoyed it often growing up. Now I make it for m y husband. The delicious taste has stood the test of time;—Sharon Lemke, Quincy, Michigan

Ingredients

1 pound dried lima beans
1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Dash poultry seasoning

Directions

Cook the lima beans according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; set beans and liquid aside. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, brown sugar, salt, poultry seasoning and reserved bean liquid. Place the beans in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with tomato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Stir before serving.