1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 c. chopped onion
2/3 c. chopped celery
2/3 c. chopped bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
Hot sauce to taste
1 (6 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 c. cut frozen okra
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tbsp. dried parsley
2 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c. water
Hot cooked rice

Brown ground beef, chopped onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in Dutch oven. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients except okra and rice. Simmer 40 minutes. Add okra and rice, simmer 20 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Serve over rice.