Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo! Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel; ½ cup red wine; 1 -2 lb turkey; 1 -2 lb smoked sausage (no beef); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 -2 cup water; 1 -2 teaspoon salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
½ cup red wine
1 -2 lb turkey
1 -2 lb smoked sausage (no beef)
2 tablespoons butter
1 -2 cup water
1 -2 teaspoon salt and pepper

1
Saute all vegetebals in 2 tbs butter until onion is clear and place into a large stock pot.
2
Make a roux - pour 2 tbs vegetable oil into skillet and add 1/2 cup flour.
3
Brown til flour reaches desired color.
4
Stir in 2 cans of chicken broth.
5
Add roux to vegetables in stock pot along with the 3rd can of chicken broth.
6
(I use leftover turkey broth if I have enough.
7
).
8
Add leftover turkey and smoked sausage.
9
Add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 can of Rotel tomatoes.
10
Add water as needed and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
12
Serve over rice!

389

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo! 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!

Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo!

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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