Okra Stew, African Style

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

1/2 pound cubed lamb or beef
1 lamb shank (optional)
1/2 cup water
6 cloves garlic
1 large diced tomato
1 pound frozen okra (if fresh okra is used, remove cone tops)
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

In 2-quart pot, place lamb (or beef), shank (optional), and the water. Cook, covered over medium heat until all water evaporates. Let meat brown for few minutes.

Stir with the meat the garlic, diced tomato and okra. Let cook for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, salt and remaining water. Cook covered on medium heat for 30 minutes or until meat and shank are done.

Add lemon juice, cook on low heat for 10 minutes more. Serve with basic cooked rice and/or bread.