Ingredients

  • 1 c. bell pepper
  • 1 c. celery
  • 1 c. onions
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 lb. catfish fillets
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra, thawed
  • cooked rice

Method

  • Chop pepper, onions, celery and garlic; saute in hot oil in Dutch oven until tender.
  • Stir in broth and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut catfish into 1-inch pieces; add to gumbo.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in okra; cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Yields 3 1/2 quarts.