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 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

Parbej Hossain
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This gumbo is a must-try. You won't be disappointed.


Ashfaq Khan
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This gumbo is amazing! I'm so glad I tried it.


Junior Pounds
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I love this gumbo. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Mary Oghenetega
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This gumbo is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


David Freeman
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This gumbo is the best I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Mohammed Sedig
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I love this gumbo! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing.


Nelson Flores
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This gumbo is simply delicious. The flavors are perfect, and the chicken and sausage are cooked to perfection.


Sujit Mahato
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This gumbo is a family favorite. It's always a hit at parties, and I always have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Ibrahim Madbar
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I love this gumbo! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Lamboa David
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This gumbo is delicious! The chicken and sausage are tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jacob Radebe
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This is the best gumbo recipe I've ever tried. The roux is perfect, and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


benjamin kaunga
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This gumbo is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chicken and sausage are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


I Giorno have a piano
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I made this gumbo for my family, and they all raved about it. The flavors were perfect, and the roux was cooked to a beautiful chocolate color. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Jennifer Jeroski
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This gumbo was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Jandel Birriel
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This is the best gumbo I've ever had! The chicken and sausage were perfectly cooked, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Remember Rhyme
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out delicious. I especially loved the crispy okra.


Sudha Adhikari
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This gumbo is the real deal! The flavors are rich and complex, and the roux is cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out amazing. My family loved it!