1 lb Venison or beef short ribs Or shanks
2 qt Water
2 lg Onions, quartered
2 Ripe tomatoes, seeded and Diced
1 lg Sweet bell pepper, seeded And diced
1 c  Fresh or frozen okra
1/2 c  Diced potatoes
1/2 c  Sliced carrots
1/2 c  Fresh or frozen corn Kernels
1/4 c  Chopped celery
Salt and ground pepper to Taste
 
  Put meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle. Cover and bring
  to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
  Remove meat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot. Stir
  in remaining vegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2
  hours. Season with salt and pepper. 

  Serves 4 to 6.