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Beef and Okra Stew (Beef Gumbo)

1 lb stew beef, cut in 1" cubes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground mace
1/3 cup oil
1/2 lb. okra, trimmed
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup coconut milk

cherry tomatoes (optional)
cilantro sprigs

Wipe the meat, and dry on paper towels.  Season with 1/2 tsp. salt,
pepper and the mace. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a Dutch oven.  Add meat
and cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently.  Remove with a slotted
spoon. Wipe out the pot and add 2 Tbsp oil.  Add the okra and cook
for 5 minutes until brown, stirring frequently.  Remove with a
slotted spoon. Heat the remaining oil in the pot and gently cook
the onion and garlic over low heat for 5 minutes until soft and
golden.  Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Return the meat and okra to the skillet, pour in the coconut milk
and 1 cup water.  Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring
to a boil.  Lower the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours
or until the meat is tender. Transfer to a warmed serving dish,
garnish with cherry tomatoes, if wished, and cilantro.

Printable version: beef-okra-stew.txt.