4 slices bacon, fried and set aside
1/2 c. onion, diced
1/3 c. celery, diced
1/3 c. green pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed; optional
1 (#303) lg. can tomatoes
1/4 c. light molasses
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. A-1 sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. mustard
2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste

Saute onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add crumbled bacon to sauce.

Prepare lima beans: Soak 1 package limas (baby) overnight; drain. Cook or boil in 4 cups salted water for 45 minutes. Drain. Add to sauce mixture. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

NOTE: Use Red Pack tomatoes which are packed in puree. This keeps the casserole from being too juicy.