Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 pounds beef top round steaks, 3/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 4 cups water

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the lima beans, and cook until wrinkled, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour tomato sauce over the beans and stir in 2 cups of water and sugar.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown steaks on each side, then pour in just enough water to cover.
  • Place a lid on the pan and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Spoon some of the liquid into a cup or small bowl and mix with flour until smooth.
  • Return to the pan and simmer until gravy has thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine the rice and 4 cups water in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • To serve, spoon rice onto plates.
  • Top with steak and gravy then top with lima bean sauce.