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Seven Steak, Tasso & Okra Gumbo

Here's how you make Seven Steak, Tasso & Okra Gumbo
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  • Servings: 10-12
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR SEASONING MIX
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet paprika)
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (sweet leaves)
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • FOR GUMBO
  • 2 1/2 pounds beef (cut in cubes)
  • 1/2 cup oil (olive oil)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds okra, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 3/4 pound tasso (or 3/4 lb other smoked ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
  • 3 cups yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)
  • 7 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 3/4 pound raw medium shrimp (peeled)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (hot)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle some on meat, rubbing it into both sides.Reserve leftover seasoning.

  • Step 2: In a large, heavy skillet, heat olive oil.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 tsp of seasoning mix with flour in a shallow pan; dredge meat in flour.Brown meat on both sides in the hot oil.Remove from skillet and set aside.

  • Step 4: Add 4 cups of the okra to the skillet.Fry over high heat until dark brown, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add the tasso, 1 cup of the onion, the butter, and t tsp of the seasoning mix.Cook over high heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently.Add the bay leaves, 1/2 cup of the stock and the Tabasco; continue cooking 4 minutes, stirring often.Add 1/2 cup more stock; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping pan bottom well if mixture starts to stick.Add 1/2 cup more stock and continue cooking 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add the remaining 2 cups onion, the celery, bell pepper and the seasoning mix; stir well.Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 5: Stir in the tomato, jalapeno pepper, and garlic.Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 6: Transfer mixture to a gumbo or large soup pot.Add the remaining 6 cups of stock and the meat.Cover and cook over high heat for 10 minutes.

  • Step 7: Add the remaining 4 cups okra and lower heat to a simmer.Cook, covered, until meat is tender, about 20 minutes, being careful not to let gumbo scorch.Add shrimp, cover, and remove from heat; let sit 10 minutes.

  • Step 8: Serve immediately in bowls, allowing for each person about 1/3 cup rice and 1 1/2 cups gumbo poured on top.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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