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Crockpot Recipe of the Week - Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

Ingredients:

2 cups of chopped organic baby carrots (organic is optional) = $.75

2 cups of chopped celery = $.50

2 cups of chopped sausage (whateva kind you feel like) = $.90

2 cup chopped okra = $.98

1 cups of shrimp = $1.64

1 chopped vine ripe tomato = $.33

1 cup chopped onion = $.10

2 cans of chicken broth = $1 ($.50 a piece)

4 tbsp flour mixed with 1/2 of water

Spices = pepper, salt, red pepper, chicken bouillon


TOTAL COST = $5.20 (approximate)


Prep Time = 15 min

Cook Time = 8 - 10 hours on low or 4 - 5 hours on high (all depends on you)


Directions:

Turn on crockpot on desired setting. Add everything to the crockpot. Season. Cover and let it cook.

Recipe online




The online recipe calls for a roux to add to the gumbo. I decided to not make that because I didn't want my gumbo too thick. I just added the flour mix. You do whatever fits your fancy. You can also serve this with rice.

It was good and hearty. I have a lot of this left. I packaged up some of the broth. It makes an excellent sauce when making stewed chicken. I froze the rest. I'll probably have it again on Sunday. I'll add the roux then and have it with rice.



*Edit

I mixed up the shrimp and okra sizes. It is ONE cup of shrimp and TWO cups of okra.
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CT Mom said…
This sounds delicious - question, though - how do you make a roux? You can email me at ctmom96@gmail.com if you don't want to post it here. Thanks!
February 16, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Sharon said…
This looks delicious! I will definitely have to try it out!
February 21, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Morgank98 said…
Sounds good, may have to make this soon.
March 5, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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