Texas Gumbo, basic w/variations

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Texas Gumbo, basic w/variations

Recipe By : Who Knows
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 large onion -- minced
2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 cups tomates (canned are fine)
1 green pepper -- chopped
1 cup okra, fresh or frozen -- sliced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups whole kernel corn (hominy is used by some)
1 cup or so cooked rice
1 can chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 can beef broth
1 can chopped chilies

Cook the minced onion in bacon fat until yellow and transparent. Add
the tomatoes, green peppers, okra and seasonings and simmer together
until tender (about 20 mins). Add a little more water if too thick.
Add the corn and cook 8-10 mins. Serve over fluffy boiled rice. This
is a classic of Texas cooking. Please! feel free to add or take from
the basics-everyone does. Somethings that have been added:Rotel
tomatoes, pecan pieces at the end, herb dressing, carrots and even
sour cream.

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NOTES : This Gumbo is a favorite in Southwest cooking, Most folks
have their own favorite way of making theirs. So, make you up a
favorite!