Ground Beef Gumbo Recipe

• 1 1/2 pound grnd lean beef
• 2/3 c. minced onion
• 2/3 c. minced celery
• 2/3 c. minced green pepper
• 1 (15 ounce.) can tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (6 ounce.) cans tomato paste
• 1 (6 ounce.) can sliced mushrooms, liquid removed
• 2 1/2 c. frzn okra, cut up or possibly fresh
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tbsp. dry parsley
• 2 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili pwdr
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. water
• 2 tbsp. dry red wine
• Warm cooked rice

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