Lima Bean Casserole

don't want the same old green bean casserole. give this a try. works best with a bag of dried lima beans. canned will be way to soggy when done.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups dried lima beans
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  teaspoon  red pepper, crushed
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups tomatoes, diced
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. cook beans for 1 hr beginning with cold water. Add salt in last 1/2 hours drain and reserve 1 to 2 cups liquid.
2. melt butter in skillet and brown beef, onion, garlic and pepper.
3. add tomatoes, chili powder, lima beans and cheese.
4. Put in greased casserole dish. add enough of the reserved liquid to barely cover beans.
5. bake @ 350 degrees F for 1 hours.