File Gumbo Recipe

Name: File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; Chicken, shrimp, andouillee sausage, crab - any single or combination of the above; 2 onions finely chopped; 2 large red bell peppers; ½ cups water; 4 cups chicken broth; 6 garlic cloves minced; cayenne to taste; 2 10 oz boxes of frozen okra; 3 tbsp file powder

Servings: persons

2 tbsp oil
Chicken, shrimp, andouillee sausage, crab - any single or combination of the above
2 onions finely chopped
2 large red bell peppers
½ cups water
4 cups chicken broth
6 garlic cloves minced
cayenne to taste
2 10 oz boxes of frozen okra
3 tbsp file powder

1
In a cast iron skillet heat oil , brown chicken ( exception seafood) season to taste and set aside
2
If using shrimp, saute until pink and remove from skillet...replace at the end just after okra is done
3
In remaining oil saute onion and bell peppers until softened
4
Replace chicken to vegetables and add water, broth, bring to a boil stirring occassionally
5
Simmer mixture about 2 hours..skim off any fat
6
Stir in garlic and Cayenne
7
Cut okra into rounds and continue to cook just a few minutes until okra is done
8
Add sauteed shrimp if applicable
9
Remove from heat, let cool slightly. Add file powder
10
DO NOT let gumbo boil with file powder...it will become stringy
11
Serve over rice...serves 10-15

721

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp oil, Chicken, shrimp, andouillee sausage, crab - any single or combination of the above, 2 onions finely chopped, 2 large red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, File 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.

File Gumbo

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