Pancho's Beef Stick Limas Recipe

Name: Pancho's Beef Stick Limas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lima beans dried; 1 medium onions chopped; 1 medium sweet red bell peppers; 1/2 cup celery diced; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 1/2 pound summer sausage cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 1 can tomatoes chopped; 2 teaspoons oregano crushed; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 3 tablespoons brown sugar, light; 1/4 pound cheddar cheese shredded

Servings: persons

1 pound lima beans dried
1 medium onions chopped
1 medium sweet red bell peppers
1/2 cup celery diced
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1/2 pound summer sausage cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 can tomatoes chopped
2 teaspoons oregano crushed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons brown sugar, light
1/4 pound cheddar cheese shredded

1
Soak limas overnight in cold water.
2
Wash limas and place in a 4 quart kettle.
3
Cover with water and bring to a full boil.
4
Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until beans are nearly tender.
5
Set beans aside and do not pour off bean liquid.
6
In a medium skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in oil until crisp tender.
7
Add cubed beef stick and stir fry for about 3 minutes.
8
Next add tomatoes and juice, oregano, chili powder, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
9
Simmer about 5 min to make a rich sauce.
10
Pour lima beans and liquid and tomato mixture into a well buttered 3 quart casserole or Dutch oven.
11
Stir to blend.
12
Bake 2 hours, uncovered in a 275F (140C).
13
oven.
14
Add water periodically if needed.
15
Cover with cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted.

522

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lima beans dried, 1 medium onions chopped, 1 medium sweet red bell peppers, 1/2 cup celery diced, and more.

Yes, Pancho's Beef Stick Limas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pancho's Beef Stick Limas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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