Chile Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chile Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 ounces salt pork, diced; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 1 lb coarsely ground lean beef; 2 cups vegetable juice cocktail; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen okra; 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 -2 cup water; 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas with bacon; 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; salt; 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional); 1 tablespoon file powder; 4 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 ounces salt pork, diced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 lb coarsely ground lean beef
2 cups vegetable juice cocktail
1 (16 ounce) package frozen okra
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 -2 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas with bacon
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
salt
1 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
1 tablespoon file powder
4 cups cooked rice

1
Saute the onion and garlic with the salt pork until tender.
2
Add the chopped tomatoes with their juices and saute 10 minutes more.
3
Add the beef and cook until browned.
4
Add the vegetable juice, okra, green chiles, and bay leaf.
5
Cook over medium heat 45 to 60 minutes, adding water if necessary.
6
Next, add the black-eyed peas, parsely, and more water to maintain a soup consistency.
7
Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add the salt and chile powder, and cook 10 minutes more.
9
Stir in the file powder and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
10
Serve in large bowls over rice.

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 2 ounces salt pork, diced, 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chile Gumbo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile Gumbo

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