Serves 6
"IN THE KITCHEN~WITH MOM" p. 99
2 onions, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbs. olive oil
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
3 tbs. sugar
salt & pepper to taste
10 peppercorns (optional)
2 bay leaves
1 cup water
1 stick butter
4 lbs. meat (Grandpa used beef ribs or lamb- ribs or chops)
2 cans butter beans (or you can use lima beans)
Brown the meat in the butter in a large skillet.
In a Dutch oven or stock pot, saute' the onions and garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, peppercorns, bay leaves and water. Bring to a boil. Add the browned meat, reduce the heat and simmer slowly for about 2 hours. When the meat is tender, add the butter beans and continue cooking for about 15 minutes longer.