Turkey Gumbo Recipe

Name: Turkey Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups cubed leftover cooked turkey; 9 cups turkey broth or 9 cups chicken broth; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup flour; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 green peppers, chopped; 1 cup sliced okra; 1 cup celery, chopped; 12 lb shrimp, cleaned,deveined; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 12 lbs ground chorizo sausages, shaped into 1 inch meatballs; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, to taste; salt, to taste; pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups cubed leftover cooked turkey
9 cups turkey broth or 9 cups chicken broth
1 cup canola oil
1 cup flour
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 cup sliced okra
1 cup celery, chopped
12 lb shrimp, cleaned,deveined
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 12 lbs ground chorizo sausages, shaped into 1 inch meatballs
1 tablespoon hot sauce, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper

1
Make a roux by adding the oil, then flour in a large dutch oven.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mahogany in color, for about 20-30 minutes.
3
Add all of the fresh chopped vegetables and cook for about 15 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
4
In the meantime, you can cook the sausage meatballs in a fry pan (I used my micro's sensor cook) until just done, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the broth to the vegetable mixture in the dutch oven and stir well.
6
Add in the turkey and the drained meatballs.
7
Add in the canned tomatoes.
8
Add in the hot sauce, salt and pepper.
9
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat, for 30 minutes, or longer to develop the flavors.
10
Fifteen minutes before you plan to serve, add the shrimp, allow less cooking time if they are already cooked.
11
Serve with rice, if desired.

3482

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

586

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups cubed leftover cooked turkey, 9 cups turkey broth or 9 cups chicken broth, 1 cup canola oil, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Gumbo

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