1. Sort and rinse beans. Bring beans and the 6 cups water to a boil.
Simmer 2 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand at least 1 hour.
2. Trim all fat from beef and cut into 3 cm cubes.
3. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag; put in the beef cubes and shake to coat beef. Brown the beef in the bacon drippings; drain off the fat.
4. Drain the beans, reserving 2 cups liquid. Combine beans, beef, reserved liquid and remaining ingredients.
5. Cover tightly and bake in 325-degree oven for 2.5 hours or until meat and beans test done.