Okra and Meat Stew

2 lb Fresh okra
2 lg Onions; finely chopped
2 lg Garlic cloves
3 tb Oil
2 lb Stewing beef; lamb or veal, cubed
1/2 lb Ripe tomatoes; sliced
1 tb Tomato paste; up to 2
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Wash fresh okra & cut off the stems. Fry the chopped onions & whole garlic cloves in oil until golden brown. Add the meat & brown all over. Add the okra & fry gently a little while longer. Add tomatoes & cook a few more minutes. Cover in water in which you have diluted the tomato paste. Season & stir well. Bring to a boil & simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hrs or more, until the meat is tender & the sauce is reduced. Taste & adjust the seasoning.

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