Gumbo Recipe

Name: Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. stewing chicken; 1 pound sausage (Hillshire Farms); 6 lg. white onions, minced; 1 sm. bunch green onions, cut fine; 1 sm. bell pepper, minced; 1 tbsp. celery, minced; 1 tbsp. parsley, minced; 1 clove garlic, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 c. vegetable oil; 5 c. warm water

Servings: persons

1 lg. stewing chicken
1 pound sausage (Hillshire Farms)
6 lg. white onions, minced
1 sm. bunch green onions, cut fine
1 sm. bell pepper, minced
1 tbsp. celery, minced
1 tbsp. parsley, minced
1 clove garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. vegetable oil
5 c. warm water

1
Wash, cut up, and season chicken.
2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet; fry chicken till brown.
3
Set aside.
4
Partially cook sausage and set aside.
5
Pour oil from chicken into a large pot.
6
Add in flour and brown to make a roux.
7
Lower heat.
8
Add in all minced vegetables.
9
Cover and simmer till onions are clear.
10
Add in sausage and chicken to roux mix.
11
Cover and let simmer about 1/2 hour.
12
Add in water; increase heat till mix begins to boil.
13
Lower heat to simmer.
14
Cover and cook 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till chicken is tender.
15
Serve over cooked rice.
16
Roux is a cooked mix of flour and oil used as a thickening.

816

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. stewing chicken, 1 pound sausage (Hillshire Farms), 6 lg. white onions, minced, 1 sm. bunch green onions, cut fine, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

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