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gumbo

Beverley1991 avatar
Recipe by
Beverley Williams
@Beverley1991
San Antonio, TX

I worked on this recipe for several years before I got it the way I wanted. It does take a while but is worth the effort. And it does make the house smell wonderful.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For gumbo

  • 1/2 lb
    small, cooked shrimp
  • 2
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb
    andouille sausage
  • 2 c
    frozen okra, thwed
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 3 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1(6oz.) can
    tomato sauce
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14oz.) can
    stewed tomatoes, do not drain
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 tsp
    file
  • 1/4 c
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • to taste
    salt & pepper
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter
  • green onion, optional

How To Make gumbo

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven, heat the oil on medium high.
  • 2
    Add the chicken and cook stirring often until chicken is browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3
    Add the sausage to the pan and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • 4
    Reduce heat to medium.
  • 5
    Add 2 T butter to the pan and melt stirring to mix with the oil.
  • 6
    Sprinkle the flour over the mixture stirring constantly until browned. About 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the roux cool.
  • 7
    Reduce the heat to low. Return the Dutch oven to the heat.
  • 8
    Add 3 T butter and melt.
  • 9
    Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery. Cook stirring often for 10 minutes.
  • 10
    Add the parsley, worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes.
  • 11
    Add the chicken broth and whisk to mix.
  • 12
    Add the chicken and sausage and bring to a boil
  • 13
    Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • 14
    Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and okra. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • 15
    Add the shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes or until shrimp is hot.
  • 16
    Garnish with chopped green onion if desired.
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