1 can whole tomatoes or 2 fresh ones
2 lb. fresh stew meat
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
5 pieces garlic, finely chopped
2 boxes frozen mixed vegetables
2 c. diced white potatoes
1 can cream-style corn
1/2 c. okra
1/2 c. catsup
2 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. black pepper

Cook together meat, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic and tomatoes for 1 1/2 hours. Add mixed vegetables for 1/2 hour. Then mix in corn, potatoes, okra, salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes longer.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.