Oven-Baked Beef & Beans

Directions

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.

1. Trim all fat from beef and cut into 1-inch cubes.

2. 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.

1. Drain the beans, reserving 2 cups liquid.

Combine beans, beef, reserved liquid and remaining ingredients.

1. Cover tightly and bake in 325-degree oven for 2½ hours or until meat and beans test done.