Savory Baked Lima Beans

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

   Noin 10 min

   Kokin vinkki: Position a rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.

2. 2

   In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

   Noin 2 min

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

   Noin 7 min

   Kokin vinkki: Stir occasionally to prevent the vegetables from browning too much.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, dry mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce.

   Noin 1 min

5. 5

   Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth.

   Noin 1 min

6. 6

   Add the sautéed vegetables, drained lima beans, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the sauce.

   Noin 1 min

7. 7

   Gently stir everything together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated.

   Noin 1 min

   Kokin vinkki: Be careful not to mash the beans as you stir.

8. 8

   Pour the mixture into a 2-quart (or similar 20x20cm) baking dish and spread into an even layer.

   Noin 1 min

9. 9

   Lay the bacon strips in a single layer over the top of the bean mixture.

   Noin 1 min

   Kokin vinkki: You can cut the bacon strips in half if they are too long for your dish.

10. 10

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the bacon is cooked through and crispy.

    Noin 30 min

    Kokin vinkki: If you prefer extra-crispy bacon, you can place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching it closely.

11. 11

    Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Noin 5 min

    Kokin vinkki: Resting allows the sauce to thicken slightly.