1 lb. beef, diced
3/4 lb. cured ham, diced
2 T. chopped parsley
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1 C. diced celery
Bay leaf
1 qt. canned tomatoes
2 C. water
1 qt. okra
Salt
Pepper
Recipe
Cook beef and ham until tender. Add parsley, onion, green pepper, celery and bay leaf. Cook mixture for a few minutes, then add water and the tomatoes and simmer until tender. Add okra. Season to taste, and when okra is tender and stew is thickened, remove bay leaf and serve in rice border.