Pancho's Beef Stick Limas -

1 md Onion, chopped

1 md Bell pepper, chopped

1/2 c Diced celery

1/3 c Cooking oil

1/2 lb Beef summer sausage

1/4" cubes

1 cn (1 lb.) tomatoes, chopped

-reserve juices 2 ts Crushed oregano

2 ts Chili powder

1 ts Dry mustard

3 tb Light brown sugar

1/4 lb Cheddar cheese, shredded

4 qt. kettle. Cover w/ water and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until beans are nearly tender. Set beans aside and do not pour off bean liquid. In a med. skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in oil until crisp tender. Add cubed beef stick and stir fry for about 3 minutes. Next add tomatoes and juice, oregano, chili powder, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer about 5 min to make a rich sauce. Pour lima beans and liquid and tomato mixture into a well buttered

3 qt. casserole or Dutch oven. Stir to blend. Bake

2 hours, uncovered in a

275 degree oven. Add water periodically if needed. Cover with cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted. --