Best 6 Texas Okra Gumbo Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect Texas Okra Gumbo. This savory and flavorful dish, a true testament to the rich culinary heritage of the Lone Star State, beckons you to indulge in its tantalizing aroma and taste the vibrant flavors that dance on your palate. As we delve into the heart of this Southern classic, you'll uncover cooking techniques, ingredient selection, and preparation tips that will elevate your culinary skills and leave you craving more. So, gather your apron, ignite your passion for cooking, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will unveil the secrets of making an unforgettable Texas Okra Gumbo.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OKRA GUMBO



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Thickened with a roux, this vegetarian gumbo is rich with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and okra.

Provided by ILUV2SAVE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ (16 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon file powder
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, and saute until tender. Stir in okra, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, file powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
  • Spoon the roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

VALERIE'S VERY BEST GUMBO



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 ribs celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
1 bunch scallions, 1/2 cup sliced for garnish and the remaining chopped
8 to 10 cloves garlic, chopped
2 quarts store-bought chicken stock
Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 scant tablespoon cayenne, or more to taste (this much makes it medium spicy)
3 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 10-ounce box frozen sliced okra, thawed
1 rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
15 cups cooked white rice, such as Minute Rice, for serving
Hot sauce, such as Crystal, for serving
File powder, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Warm 1 cup oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until hot. Add the flour to the pot all at once, whisking until the consistency is uniform. Cook the roux, whisking occasionally, until it is the color of a tarnished penny, about 20 minutes. Do not let it darken any further. Carefully add the celery, bell peppers, onion, chopped scallions and garlic to the pot, working away from you as the hot roux may spatter. Stir with a wooden spoon until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add enough stock to just cover the vegetables, about 1 quart, and stir to combine. The roux may separate. Add the tomatoes with their juices, andouille and smoked sausages, cayenne, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper and the remaining stock, about 1 more quart. Partially cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add the okra and cook, stirring, until the gel dries out slightly, about 3 minutes. Add to the Dutch oven.
  • Taste the gumbo for seasoning and adjust as desired. Add the chicken, cook until warmed through and serve, or simmer up to 2 hours more to concentrate the flavors, adding the chicken 20 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with the reserved sliced scallions and serve over rice. Serve with hot sauce and file powder if using.

OKRA GUMBO



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I got this recipe from a relative back in the early '70's we've been enjoying ever since. It won 1st place in our cooking contest at my family reunion. You may want to add a little water or chicken broth to this.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Gumbo

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups red onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 -3 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 lb frozen sliced okra

Steps:

  • Saute' onion and peppers in margarine until tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients including cooked chicken.
  • Cook on low for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • This can be served over steamed rice.

TEXAS OKRA GUMBO



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Spicy okra gumbo like grandma's made with bacon and chicken. Lots of okra and fresh cayenne peppers make this dish special.

Provided by jason

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, diced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cut okra
10 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup long grain white rice
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, then add onion, chicken cubes and okra. Cook, stirring, until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in cayenne peppers, tomatoes, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Add rice and water, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 376.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SEAFOOD GUMBO



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Gumbo is one dish that makes Louisiana cuisine so famous. We live across the state line in Texas and can't seem to get enough of this traditional gumbo recipe that features okra, shrimp, spicy seasonings and what is called the holy trinity-onions, green peppers and celery. This recipe calls for seafood, but you could also use chicken, duck or sausage. -Ruth Aubey, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings (6 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup canola oil
4 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced green onions
4 cups chicken broth
8 cups water
4 cups sliced okra
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups small shrimp, rinsed and drained, or seafood of your choice
1 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • In a heavy Dutch oven, combine flour and oil until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir about 10 minutes more or until mixture is reddish brown. , Add the onion, celery, green pepper and green onions; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, water, okra, paprika, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. , Add shrimp and parsley. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes more or until seafood is done. Remove from heat; stir in Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

TEXAS RANCH-STYLE GUMBO



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Make and share this Texas Ranch-Style Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Gumbo

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs boneless round steak
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups chicken broth
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from steaK; cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie pan; dredge meat in flour mixture.
  • Heat butter and oil in a dutch oven; add meat; cook until browned on all sides.
  • Remove meat, reserving drippings in pan; add onion and green peppers to pan; stir/saute until tender.
  • Stir in mead and next 5 ingredients; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf and adjust seasonings to taste; serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 97.9, Sodium 451, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 36.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, young okra for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the okra thinly so that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a variety of meats and vegetables to create a hearty and flavorful gumbo.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and spices to create your own unique gumbo recipe.
  • Serve gumbo with rice or cornbread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Texas okra gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its rich broth, tender okra, and variety of meats and vegetables, gumbo is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Texas okra gumbo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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