Ground Beef Okra Stew Recipe

• 1 pound fresh okra or possibly 2 pkg. (10 ounce. each) frzn (slightly thawed)
• 1 pound grnd beef
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped or possibly pressed, optional
• 2 c. minced canned tomatoes or possibly 4 fresh tomatoes, minced
• 2 1/2 c. water or possibly beef broth
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper or possibly 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 c. sliced green pepper

1. Although okra, a tapered green pod, originated in Africa, it is featured widely in Creole cooking where its gummy sap thickens gumbos naturally and in Middle Eastern cooking where it is used in meat and vegetable stews.
2. Here it is given an intriguing touch with the addition of allspice and lemon juice and simmered along with beef, tomatoes and green peppers.
3. For 4 servings you will need:

okra, beef, butter, onion, clove garlic, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, lemon juice, allspice, black pepper, red pepper, salt, green pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/ground-beef-okra-stew-54920 (may not work)