Beer Gumbo Recipe • Rouses Supermarkets

Ingredients

• 4 sticks unsalted butter, melted, or 2 cups olive oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 quarts poultry stock, heated
• 2 cans of amber beer (one can is for the gumbo, one can is for the chef)
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt to taste
• 1 pound Andouille, or smoked sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 3 to 4 pounds chicken or turkey, roasted, deboned and cut into 2-inch pieces
• Louisiana hot sauce to taste
• Rice, potato salad or sweet potatoes for serving, depending on your family tradition