Okra Tomato Gumbo Recipe

Name: Okra Tomato Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 1/2 lb. round steak, thinly sliced; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 4 c. stewed tomatoes; 1 qt. water; 1 qt. chicken broth; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced; 1/2 c. cooked, diced ham; 1 c. cooked, diced chicken; 1 c. tiny cooked shrimp; 1 can yellow whole kernel corn, drained; salt and pepper to taste; hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon
1/2 lb. round steak, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 c. stewed tomatoes
1 qt. water
1 qt. chicken broth
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced
1/2 c. cooked, diced ham
1 c. cooked, diced chicken
1 c. tiny cooked shrimp
1 can yellow whole kernel corn, drained
salt and pepper to taste
hot pepper sauce

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Fry
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bacon
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until
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crisp;
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remove, leaving drippings in Dutch oven. Reserve bacon to add to finished gumbo.
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Add round steak slices
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and
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brown
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slowly,
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adding onions toward end of process. Add
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tomatoes
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with
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juice, water, chicken stock and bouillon cubes;
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simmer
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1 hour or more.
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Add frozen limas and cook 20 minutes.
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Add sliced okra, ham and chicken.
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Simmer 20 minutes. Just before serving, add the shrimp and drained corn and
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heat thoroughly.
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Taste
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and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper
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and pepper
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sauce.
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Serve in large shallow bowls with cornbread or cheese biscuits.

826

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, 1/2 lb. round steak, thinly sliced, 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped, 4 c. stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Okra Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Okra Tomato Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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