Okra Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. stew meat, cubed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• minced garlic to taste
• oregano, thyme and sage to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can whole tomatoes, cut in large pieces (do not drain)
• 1 box frozen succotash
• 1 box frozen whole okra, cut into slices
• 4 to 5 small potatoes (red or new potatoes work best)
• 1 small (single serving size) can V-8 juice or tomato juice (you may not want to use an entire can)
• 4 c. water