NEW ORLEANS "BEST" GUMBO

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New Orleans

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Soul food takes on a spicy accent in gumbo packed with flavor, spice and plenty of shrimp and oysters. This crowd-pleasing dish might feature a long ingredient list, but the preparation itself is relatively simple. Grab a knife and get to work-you won't regret it for a minute.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 cups water
1 package (1 pound) chicken gizzards, chopped
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds uncooked turkey or beef sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
4 cups hot water
1 bag (1 pound) frozen chopped okra
1 package (6 ounces) frozen ready-to-serve crabmeat, thawed and drained
2 pounds fresh uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (8 ounces) regular or smoked oysters, drained
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In 8-quart pot, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add gizzards, seasoned salt, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, paprika, red pepper, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Stir in flour; reduce heat to medium. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is dark brown; remove from heat.
  • Stir flour mixture into gizzard mixture until blended. Stir in 4 cups hot water, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in okra, crabmeat, shrimp and oysters. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg

Gisele Bernier
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still really good. I loved the smokiness from the sausage and the creaminess from the roux. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Agbeko Akakpo
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the roux was nice and thick. I would definitely make this again.


Lee Watkins
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This gumbo was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the roux was perfect. I served it with rice and potato salad, and it was a hit with my friends.


Mujeeb Wali
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I love this gumbo recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like okra and corn, and it's always a hit with my family.


Raymond Joseph
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still really good. I loved the smokiness from the sausage and the creaminess from the roux. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Shamu Shakirah
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the roux was nice and thick. I would definitely make this again.


Grace Poteet
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This gumbo was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the roux was perfect. I served it with rice and potato salad, and it was a hit with my friends.


shanur alam
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I love this gumbo recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like okra and corn, and it's always a hit with my family.


khalid saeed
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still really good. I loved the smokiness from the sausage and the creaminess from the roux. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Raja Abdullah
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the roux was nice and thick. I would definitely make this again.


Omolemo
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This gumbo was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the roux was perfect. I served it with rice and potato salad, and it was a hit with my family.


Rashid x360
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This gumbo was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still pretty good. I liked the smokiness from the sausage and the creaminess from the roux. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less salt next time.


Yel Maharjan
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the roux was nice and thick. I would definitely make this again.


Qasim Siraj
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This gumbo is the best I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the roux is so smooth. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Bismark Agyapong
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I love this gumbo recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like okra and corn, and it's always a hit with my family.


Chet Bahadur chaudhary
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This gumbo was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the roux was perfect. I served it with rice and potato salad, and it was a hit with my friends.


Johnathan Yang
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still really good. I loved the smokiness from the sausage and the creaminess from the roux. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


RI RHOKI
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I've never had gumbo before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The gumbo was flavorful and hearty, and I loved the combination of textures from the chicken, sausage, and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this aga


favour matthew
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This gumbo is the real deal! I'm from New Orleans, and this recipe is just like my grandma used to make. The flavors are rich and complex, and the roux is perfect. I served it with rice and potato salad, and it was a hit with my family.