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Beef Gumbo

This Beef Gumbo recipe is full of tender beef, smoky sausage, and bold Cajun spices. A hearty, flavorful dish that’s easy to make and perfect for any dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Cuisine: American, Cajun and Creole, Southern Food
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Each Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Each Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 Ribs Celery diced
  • 8 Ounces Smoked Tasso roughly chopped
  • 8 Cups Beef Broth
  • 2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 3 Each Bay Leaves

Instructions

  • Add the vegetable oil to your Dutch Oven (or similar large pot). Apply medium-high heat.
    ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • Add the flour and stir, continuously, until a Hershey chocolate color is reached.
    1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • Add the holy trinity, diced onions, bell pepper and celery and cook down until soft.
    1 Each Yellow Onion, 1 Each Green Bell Pepper, 2 Ribs Celery
  • Add the tasso and caramelize.
    8 Ounces Smoked Tasso
  • Slowly pour in the beef broth, while stirring constantly.
    8 Cups Beef Broth
  • Add the stew meat, then the seasonings.
    2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning, 3 Each Bay Leaves
  • Cover and turn down to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours, stirring now and then.
  • Serve over white rice.
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Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1206mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg

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