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Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo Recipe
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4.7 from 14 reviews

This hearty and flavorful Gumbo recipe is a classic Southern dish with a rich roux base, savory sausage, tender shrimp, and a medley of vegetables and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal that’s packed with Cajun flavors.

Ingredients

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Roux

  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

Veggie Mixture

  • 2 ribs celery, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, roughly chopped, seeds removed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Gumbo

  • 10 cups (2.41 kg) beef broth
  • 1 ring (14 ounces) andouille sausage, or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 4 teaspoons gumbo file powder, divided
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Roux: In a large 6-quart pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add flour, whisk until smooth, and cook until deep brown (30-40 minutes). Cool slightly.
  2. Veggie Mixture: Process celery, onion, pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Add to roux, cook until tender.
  3. Gumbo: Whisk in broth, boil, then add sausage, tomatoes, sauce, and spices. Simmer with bay leaves. Add shrimp, Worcestershire, and simmer. Serve over rice.

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Keywords: Gumbo, Southern, Cajun, Stew, Comfort Food

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