Bernadine'S Okra Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 c. sliced okra (if frozen okra is used, 1 qt. size bag)
2 large onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped or 1 can tomato paste
1/2 lb. smoked sausage
1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 lb. ham
1 1/2 lb. lean ground pork or beef
3 to 4 c. cooked rice
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook okra in oil until slime is out.
Saute onion, bell pepper and tomato.
Cut sausage, bacon and ham into small pieces and cook partially.
Drain on paper toweling to remove excess fat.
Cook ground pork or beef until pink color is removed.
Add all ingredients together and cook additional 45 minutes on medium to low heat. Add rice to desired consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste.