Print

Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo Recipe
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 29 reviews

Gumbo is a delicious and hearty stew featuring a blend of andouille sausage, shrimp, tomatoes, and vegetables, all served over a bed of fluffy rice. This dish is bursting with rich flavors and is perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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 pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Veggie Mixture: Process celery, onion, pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Add to roux and cook until tender.
  3. Gumbo: Whisk in broth, then add sausage, tomatoes, sauce, hot sauce, sugar, and spices. Simmer, then add shrimp and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until flavors meld.
  4. Serve: Spoon gumbo over cooked rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For additional heat, adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your preference.
  • Gumbo tastes even better when reheated the next day, allowing the flavors to deepen.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/gumbo-recipe/