Southern Selects | Okra Beef Stew with Heirloom Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Southern Selects okra (ends trimmed)
• 2 cups Southern Selects heirloom tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lb. chuck roast cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 oz. chopped onion
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• In a 5-quart stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and onions. Cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Stir in the tomatoes, beef broth, and salt and pepper.
• Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then cover and turn the heat down to low, keeping the dish at a steady simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Stir in the okra, cover again, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.