Okra Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. stewing beef
1 1/2 lb. okra (fresh or frozen)
1 pkg. baby lima beans (frozen)
1 large can whole kernel corn
1 large can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 c. diced chicken
1 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Accent
1 lb. shrimp
1 lb. crabmeat (optional)

Preparation

Cook beef seasoned with salt and pepper, onion and celery until done.
Add green lima beans (cooked until tender).
Add okra, tomatoes, corn and diced chicken, then season to taste.
Let simmer until vegetables are tender.
Stir occasionally.
Serve on white rice while hot.