Ingredients
1 lb navy beans
1 lb prunes
1 qt cut carrots
1 1/2 qt cut potatoes
1 lb beef stew meat
1 onion
1 salt and pepper
12 whole cloves
Directions
Soak 1 pound navy beans overnight. Cook beans, prunes, beef and
vegetables separately. Do not drain. Mix all together and simmer
until the flavors are mixed.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bean; Beef; Meat; Soup; Stew
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