Okra Bean Stew

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWERGet creative with slow-cooker stews, like this Okra-Bean Stew.

ADVOCATE-TESTED RECIPE

Okra Bean Stew

Serves 4 to 6. Recipe is by Julie Kay.

1 lb. stew beef

2 cups cut okra

1 (15.5-oz.) can pinto beans, drained

1 (16-oz.) can kidney beans, drained

1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained

2 (14.5-oz.) cans stewed tomatoes

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 tsp. minced garlic

2 (6-oz.) cans tomato paste

6 tbls. dry gravy mix

¾ cup water

1. Place all ingredients, except gravy mix and water, into slow cooker and stir together.

2. Mix dry gravy mix into water and pour over all other ingredients in slow cooker.

3. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.