2 lb. beef, cut into cubes
1 onion, sliced
4 tbsp. shortening
12 c. water
salt and pepper, to taste
2 c. okra, sliced
1/2 c. uncooked regular rice
1 c. tomatoes, sliced

Brown cubed beef and sliced onion in hot shortening. Add water, and salt and pepper to taste. Let cook slowly until beef is tender. Add sliced okra, rice, and sliced tomatoes. Let cook until beef is very tender and vegetables are cooked.

Yield: 8 servings.