Cowboy Gumbo
Description
This Cowboy Gumbo is a robust, one-pot dish that captures the essence of frontier cooking with modern convenience. It builds deep flavor using a carefully cooked roux, aromatic garlic, and onions, enriched by Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon. The addition of tomatoes and a blend of dried herbs like parsley, basil, and cloves creates a complex, savory broth. Its perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting, protein-rich meal that tastes like it simmered all day. Serve it hot over rice for a satisfying dinner that brings warmth to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy saucepot or Dutch oven, melt the butter or heat the oil over medium-low heat.
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Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture turns a light brown color and smells nutty.
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Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper to the roux.
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Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until they are soft and tender, about 5 minutes.
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Slowly stir in the water, undrained canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon.
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Add the dried parsley, bay leaf, chili powder, pepper, basil, and ground cloves.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Stir in the okra and any optional seafood like shrimp or crabmeat.
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Return to a boil, then reduce heat again and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the okra is tender.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
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Ladle the hot gumbo over bowls of cooked rice and sprinkle with file powder if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 340.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.0g25%
- Saturated Fat 8.4g43%
- Cholesterol 34.3mg12%
- Sodium 337.0mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 53.9g18%
- Dietary Fiber 16.7g67%
- Sugars 5.6g
- Protein 9.7g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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