Lima Bean-Meat Ball Savory Supper Bake Recipe

Name: Lima Bean-Meat Ball Savory Supper Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pkg. frozen fordhook lima beans; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. milk; 1 c. soft bread crumbs; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 5 Tbsp. melted shortening; 1/4 tsp. rosemary; 2 c. sliced onions; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 c. water; 1/2 lb. cubed Cheddar cheese; 1 green pepper, sliced into rings

Servings: persons

3 pkg. frozen fordhook lima beans
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. milk
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. chili powder
5 Tbsp. melted shortening
1/4 tsp. rosemary
2 c. sliced onions
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. water
1/2 lb. cubed Cheddar cheese
1 green pepper, sliced into rings

1
Place lima beans in a colander and run hot water over until they separate.
2
Drain and pour into a 13 1/2 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
3
Combine and mix thoroughly the ground beef, milk, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, chili powder and rosemary.
4
Shape into 2-inch balls and brown lightly in skillet in 5 tablespoons of melted shortening.
5
As beef balls brown, place in baking dish over beans.
6
Brown 2 cups of sliced onions in skillet.
7
Add tomato sauce and water and heat.
8
Pour over contents in baking dish.
9
Top with cubed Cheddar cheese and rings of green pepper.
10
Bake in preheated oven at 350u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.

934

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pkg. frozen fordhook lima beans, 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. milk, 1 c. soft bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean-Meat Ball Savory Supper Bake falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lima Bean-Meat Ball Savory Supper Bake

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