"Cowboy" Stew

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1/2 bacon, diced

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

3 large onions, medium dice

1 bunch celery, well scrubbed, cleaned, and chopped

1 pound carrots, medium dice

One 750-ml bottle red wine

2 quarts beef broth

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 pounds potatoes, well scrubbed and diced, skin on

One 8-ounce package frozen okra

3 bay leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper