Southern Lima Beans With Rice Recipes

LIMA BEANS WITH HAM HOCKS AND RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Sort through the dry beans, removing any discolored beans, rocks or trash.
• Place the beans in a large bowl, cover with about 3 inches of water.
• Let the beans soak overnight.
• Next Day, fill a large stock pot about half full with water.
• Place the pot over Medium heat on your stove top.
• Once the water begins to boil, add the ham hock.
• Let the ham hock cook for about 20 minutes, then skim off any foam that might be on top.
• Add the drained Lima beans.
• Let the beans cook uncovered for about an hour, stirring once or twice in the process.
• Add the black pepper.
• Add the sugar.
• Add the rice.
• Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring at least once.
• Keep an eye on the level of liquid in the pot. Add warm water or broth as needed.
• Cook until the beans and rice are done.
• Taste and add salt or pepper as needed.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHERN LIMA BEANS WITH RICE

Steps:

• I know the bag says to soak the beans overnight, but you really don't have to.
• Wash the beans, and then put them in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover and let it sit for 1 hour.
• After the beans have sat, drain the water and sit the beans to the side.
• Add the oil to the pot and sauté the ham hocks and onions together, until onion is clear and tender, add garlic and sauté about 2 minutes more. Add the beans and cover with water.
• Add pepper and salt--only about 1 teaspoon of salt at first.
• Bring to a boil; stir, reduce heat and cover and simmer for about 2 hours.
• Keep checking the water level and stirring every once in a while. Add more water if needed, but not too much.
• Just enough to keep about 1 inch of water above the beans as they cook.
• Cook until beans are tender, adding more salt if needed. The water will turn into a wonderful gravy. Serve over rice.

STEAK AND LIMA RICE

Steps:

• 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.