*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Cowboy Gumbo

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4   c            Butter, margarine, or oil
   2       tb           Flour
   2       cl           Garlic -- minced
     1/2   c            Onion -- chopped
     1/2   c            Green pepper -- chopped
   2       c            Water
  14 1/2   oz           Can tomatoes
   6       oz           Can tomato paste
   1       tb           Dried parsley
   1                    Bay leaf
   2       tb           Worchestersdhire sauce
   2       ts           Instant beef bouillion
   1       ts           Chili powder
     1/4   ts           Pepper
     1/8   ts           Basil
  16       oz           Okra -- fresh or frozen
   2       lb           Shrimp, crabmeat, or crayfish;
                        - up to 2-1/2 lb
   3       c            Hot cooked rice
                        File powder (optional)

  Combine flour and fat in a heavy saucepot or dutch oven and cook low
  heat stirring constantly 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is
  light brown (roux). Add garlic, onion, and peppers. Cook until tender.
  Stir in water, undrained cut up tomatoes, paste, and seasonings and
  bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook covered for 30 minutes. Add okra
  and seafood and return to boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer and cook
  another 10 to 15 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Serve
  with rice and sprinkle with file powder.


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