Crockpot Gumbo Recipe – Easy and Delicious

Looking for an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Louisiana dish without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than this Crockpot Gumbo recipe! With a rich blend of flavors and hearty ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Sausage, chicken, shrimp, and okra simmer in a savory broth, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out. Serve over a bed of rice and garnish with chopped parsley for a beautiful and delicious presentation. Whether you’re a fan of traditional gumbo or just looking for a flavorful and easy recipe, this Crockpot Gumbo is the perfect choice.

You’ll Need :

3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 cups frozen cut okra
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 ounce size) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (12 ounce size) frozen shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, rinsed
1 1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 cups water

Instructions :

In small saucepan, combine flour and oil; mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. This is your Roux. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or until mixture turns reddish brown. Place flour-oil mixture in 3 1/2 to 4 quart Crockpot.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and water. Cover; cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. When ready to serve, cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, add shrimp to gumbo mixture in Crockpot; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for additional 20 minutes. Serve gumbo over rice.