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    Granny's Beef Lima Beans

1 package (10 ounces) frozen lima beans, about 1 3/4 cups 
1 pound lean ground beef 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
dash nutmeg 
1 egg, slightly beaten 
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
1 small can (6 ounces) tomato paste 
1/4 teaspoon paprika 
1 cup sour cream 
Cook lima beans according to package instructions; drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg. Form meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Brown meat balls in a skillet in vegetable oil. Add tomato paste to the lima beans, then stir in paprika and sour cream. Add browned meat balls and stir gently. Pour mixture into a greased casserole and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
Beef and lima bean casserole serves 4 to 6. 

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