Ingredients:
1 tablespoon peanut oil, for frying
1/4 pound bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups diced tomatoes, peeled and cored
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken base
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: steamed white rice
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add bacon, butter, onion, green pepper and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent. Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, tomatoes, water, chicken base and okra. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time:
Cook Time: 50 min
Difficulty: Easy
Show: Paula's Best Dishes
Ratings for this Entry:
Submitted on July 7, 2009
Excellent...one of my favorite summertime dishes.
Submitted on July 7, 2009
Excellent dish, especially served over Basmati or Jasmine rice and a dash of Louisiana hot sauce.
Submitted on July 7, 2009
Outstanding... especially with fresh okra.
