Beef Stew with Okra

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cup Beef stew meat, (about 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp Soulful Seasoning, (see recipe link below in Chef Tips)
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 5 clove Garlic, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 cup Tomato sauce, no added salt
• 9 cup Water
• 1 lb Okra, fresh, ends trimmed, rinsed, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 lb Potatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt, (feel free to use less)
• 24 oz Spinach, frozen or fresh

Directions

1. 1In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add stew meat and sprinkle with Soulful Seasoning. Stir in onion and garlic, then cook until meat browns, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2Add tomato sauce and water, then bring to a boil on high heat. Add okra and potatoes. Mix in salt and black pepper.
3. 3Lower heat to simmer and allow soup to cook for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. 4Add in spinach and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
5. 5Spoon into bowls and serve hot.