Okra Gumbo

• 1 lb. stew meat, cubed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• minced garlic to taste
• oregano, thyme and sage to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can whole tomatoes, cut in large pieces (do not drain)
• 1 box frozen succotash
• 1 box frozen whole okra, cut into slices
• 4 to 5 small potatoes (red or new potatoes work best)
• 1 small (single serving size) can V-8 juice or tomato juice (you may not want to use an entire can)
• 4 c. water

1. In boiling water, cook the meat, celery, onion and garlic for 30 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, succotash and okra.
3. Add seasonings, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Simmer on a medium heat for 30 minutes more.
5. Peel and cut potatoes into large cubes; cook until tender.
6. Add the juice; simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. (You can add the juice at the same time as the potatoes, if desired.)
7. Serve over steamed rice.

stew meat, celery, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, tomatoes, frozen succotash, okra, potatoes, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1007625 (may not work)