Pot Roast with Soy or Lima Beans

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat a large ovenproof skillet that can later be covered over high heat for about a minute.

3. 3

   Add oil and, after a moment, meat.

4. 4

   Immediately transfer to oven.

5. 5

   Let sit there for 10 minutes, then turn and brown other side for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove meat from oven, and sprinkle with pepper.

7. 7

   Add beans to pot, along with soy sauce and 1 cup water.

8. 8

   Cover, and return to burner, adjusting heat so mixture simmers.

9. 9

   Cook slowly, turning about every half-hour, until meat is very tender, at least 2 hours (and not unlikely 4).

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    If heat is low enough -- just a few bubbles should appear at a time -- you will not need to add more liquid, but do so if the mixture threatens to dry out.

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    When meat is done, taste, and add salt if needed; serve with beans and sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.