Okra Gumbo

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Cajun

Okra Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender okra, ground meat, and a rich tomato base. Its savory taste and comforting texture make it perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of Southern and Creole flavors that appeal to meat lovers and vegetable enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground meat
  • 1 lb. frozen okra
  • 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • Picante sauce to taste

Instructions

  1. Saute the ground meat until browned, then drain on paper towels.
  2. Combine the cooked meat, frozen okra, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced onion, and picante sauce in a large stewpot.
  3. Cook the mixture until the okra turns color and the flavors meld.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

164 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 4.5g 6% DV
Carbs 20.7g 8% DV
Fiber 6.1g 22% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 172.5mg 8% DV
Potassium 662.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Calcium 84.3mg 6% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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