Ingredients
- 2 bacon grease
- 2 onions
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 6 cups water
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 cup navy beans
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
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 1-inch 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 1/2 hours or until meat and beans test done.
