Southwest Gumbo

Directions

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   Brown flour in a dry skillet, whisking occasionally so it does not burn.
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   Should be the color of powdered cocoa drink when done.
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   2.
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   Combine all seasonings and set aside.
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   3.
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   Chop all veggies and set aside.
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   4.
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   Chop all meat and set aside.
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    5.
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    Combine beef and chicken broth.
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    Reserve 3/4 cup separately.
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    6.
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    Heat a deep non-stick skillet over medium heat for four minutes.
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    7.
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    Brown sausage.
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    Remove to a bowl and wipe excess grease from pot.
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    8.
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    Add celery, onion and chile to the pot.
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    Stir in seasoning mix and 1/4 cup broth mixture.
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    9.
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    Cook until liquid is almost gone.
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    10.
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    Add another 1/4 cup broth mixture and cook until it is almost gone.
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    Add garlic and 1/4 cup broth mixture and cook until liquid is almost gone.
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    12.
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    Add browned flower.
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    This will make a paste.
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    13.
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    Add the remaining broth and meat.
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    Stir well.
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    Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer and cook, covered for 20 minutes.
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    15.
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    Add roasted corn, beans and cilantro and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
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    Serve over rice.