Catfish Gumbo

Name: Catfish Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 c. sweet pepper, chopped; 1 c. celery, chopped; 1 c. onion or green onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 2 (14 oz.) cans beef broth; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 lb. catfish fillets; 10 oz. okra; hot cooked rice

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sweet pepper, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. onion or green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 (14 oz.) cans beef broth
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 bay leaf
2 lb. catfish fillets
10 oz. okra
hot cooked rice

Directions

1

Saute first four ingredients in hot oil until tender, using a Dutch oven or large pot.
2

Stir in broth and next six ingredients. Bring to a boil.
3

Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Cut fish into 1-inch pieces and add to gumbo.
5

Simmer 10 minutes.
6

Stir in okra and cook an additional 5 minutes.
7

Remove bay leaf.
8

Serve over rice.
9

Other fish may be used.
10

Makes 3 1/2 quarts.