OKRA AND BUTTER BEAN STEW

Okra and Butter Bean Stew image

Provided by Deanna Rodgers @paintingdeedee

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound(s) bacon, chopped
1 pound(s) smoked sausage, sliced thin & cut in half
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
3 cup(s) water
3 can(s) 16-oz. each butter beans, drain and rinse
1 can(s) 15-oz. diced tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 12-oz. tomato paste
1 package(s) 16-oz. okra, frozen sliced
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In large pan, over medium heat cook bacon and sausage until bacon is crisp. Remove meat from pan and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Cook onion and green pepper in drippings until tender. Add water, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes longer. Add okra; cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until okra is tender.
Serve with white rice or corn bread.