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

Method

  • Saute first four ingredients in hot oil until tender, using a Dutch oven or large pot.
  • Stir in broth and next six ingredients. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut fish into 1-inch pieces and add to gumbo.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in okra and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Other fish may be used.
  • Makes 3 1/2 quarts.