Chicken Wings Gumbo Style

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon thyme
3 bacon slices, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Allspice, ground
2/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup celery, chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup lima beans
1 can (28oz) tomatoes, broken up
2/3 cup corn kernels
3/4 cup chicken broth
Steamed rice
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Remove and discard wing tips; reserve remaining wings.
In large skillet, cook bacon until browned; remove with slotted spoon and reserve.
Add chicken wings; brown on all sides and remove with slotted spoon.
Add bell pepper and celery; saute until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Add beef; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned.
Drain off fat; add tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, allspice, cayenne and black peppers and chicken.
Simmer, covered, until chicken is almost tender, about 15 minutes.
Add lima beans and corn; simmer, covered, until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with bacon and serve over steamed rice. It makes 6 servings.