Gumbo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Shortening; 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 3/4 cup Onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup Green Pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 lb Chicken, boneless and skinless; 3/4 lb Smoked Sausage; 2 cup water; 1 lb shrimp; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup green onion; 1 cup okra, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 tsp file (optional); 4 cup rice

Servings: persons

3 tbsp Shortening
4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup Onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Green Pepper, coarsely chopped
2 lb Chicken, boneless and skinless
3/4 lb Smoked Sausage
2 cup water
1 lb shrimp
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup green onion
1 cup okra, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tsp file (optional)
4 cup rice

1
Melt shortening in large saucepan or kettle over moderate heat.
2
Stir in flour and continue stirring until mixture turns light brown.
3
Add onions and green peppers and stir until well mixed.
4
Continue to stir on occasion for about 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp and tender.
5
Add chicken and sausage and stir in water.
6
May need to add more water if mixture appears thick.
7
Cover pan and simmer 35 minutes.
8
Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, green onions, and okra.
9
Add more boiling water if necessary.
10
Cover pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
11
Add file just before serving over hot rice.

1243

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 tbsp Shortening, 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour, 3/4 cup Onion, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup Green Pepper, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gumbo falls under the Seafood 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.

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