Stir-Fried Gumbo

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 c. okra
• salt and pepper
• flour
• oil
• 2 c. ground beef, chicken breast or ham
• 3/4 c. green bell peppers, sliced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 medium onion, sliced thin
• 1 medium carrot or 3/4 c. thinly sliced
• 3/4 stick butter
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter and saute bell peppers, jalapeno, onion and carrot; cook until onion is clear.
2. Add the stewed tomatoes; stir and cook about 5 minutes.
3. Add 3/4 cup water, stirring until mixture boils.
4. Add meat, stirring well.