Ground Beef Gumbo Recipes

CLASSIC CAJUN BEEF GUMBO

Steps:

• Brown all sides of beef Shank Cross-Cut in 6-quart pressure cooker using sauté or browning setting, as desired. Add 1/2 cup stock to pressure cooker. Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Use beef, stew or high-pressure setting on pressure cooker; program 40 minutes on pressure cooker timer.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large heavy-bottom stock pot over medium-high heat until pot is almost smoking. Slowly whisk in flour until combined. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, whisking continuously until it turns a milk chocolate color. Reduce heat to medium; slowly add onions as oil mixture may splatter. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until oil mixture turns dark chocolate color. Add celery, bell pepper, garlic and thyme; cook 4 to 6 until vegetables are soft. Add hot sauce, Worcestershire and tomato paste; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining quart of stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add sausage and Creole Seasoning; simmer 30 minutes.
• Use quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove lid. Remove beef from pressure cooker; discard cooking liquid. Shred beef into bite-sized pieces. Add beef to vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Serve Gumbo with rice, onion, okra and jalapeños, as desired.

BEEF GUMBO (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook on LOW heat setting for 8 hours.
• Stir before serving.

GROUND BEEF GUMBO

Steps:

• 1. Thicken slightly with equal parts flour and butter.
• 2. Preheat skillet to 375 degrees.
• 3. Melt shortening and brown beef, add onion, saute lightly.
• 4. Reduce heat to 225 degrees, add bouillon cube dissolved in water, chicken soup, salt and pepper.
• 5. Cover and cook until desired consistency.
• 6. Serve hot on toasted buns or over rice.

EASY OKRA & BEEF GUMBO

Steps:

• Brown ground meat and onions. Season with cajun seasoning while browning. I like Tony Cacchere's. Add tomatoes and okra. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, adding corn in the last 10 minutes. Serve over rice.