smothered okra or (okra gumbo )

Name: SMOTHERED OKRA OR (okra gumbo )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 - 16 oz. package frozen okra ,cut up; 8 ounce(s) fresh mushrooms ,sliced; 1 - 14 oz.can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon(s) file powder; 2 - bay leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) ground blk pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped; - cooked rice

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FANNIE MCCOY

RUSK, TX

Updated on Jul 3, 2010

I LOVE OKRA AND THIS IS A SIMPLE RECIPE

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 - 16 oz. package frozen okra ,cut up
8 ounces fresh mushrooms ,sliced
1 - 14 oz.can diced tomatoes with juice
1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 teaspoon file powder
2 - bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground blk pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
- cooked rice

How To Make smothered okra or (okra gumbo )

Step 1

heat 1 t. oil in a large skillet over med heat, stir in garlic, bell pepper ,and onion, saute until tender.stir in okra, mushrooms,diced tomatoes with juice,tomato paste, file,salt & pepper and bay leaf. cook ,stirring occasionally,for 45 min.

Step 2

heat 2 T.oil in a med skillet over med. heat ,stirring constantly,add flour, and cook 2 to 5 min. until golden roux has formed.
Step 3

spoon roux into the okra mixture, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 until thickened. serve with rice
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