Okra Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. okra, washed and sliced (1 cm. slices)
2 green plantains
1 lime
1/2 lb. stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces (meat can be deleted)
2 c. water
1 batch sofrito
4 to 6 cloves garlic
4 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

If using meat, cook until tender seasoned with small onion, salt and pepper.
Make sofrito (see sauces).
Add cooked stew beef.
Mix well and add okra.
Add water and 1/2 lime juice. Cover and cook on medium-high until tender (about 30 minutes).