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Slow Cooker Gumbo with Chicken and Sausage

Slow Cooker Gumbo with Chicken and Sausage Recipe

Abby Marlow
This Slow Cooker Gumbo with Chicken and Sausage is a hearty, comforting dish that’s simple enough for beginners. Tender beef, garlic, and savory broth simmer together to create bold Louisiana-inspired flavor. Serve it over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a cozy family meal you’ll make again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs stew meat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 1 oz package dry onion soup mix
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • Cooked rice noodles, or mashed potatoes (for serving)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, thyme, garlic, onion soup mix, broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch.
  • Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Stir gently, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve hot over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
  • Garnish with parsley or green onions, if desired.

Notes

For deeper flavor in your Slow Cooker Gumbo with Chicken and Sausage, brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker. For a twist, add sliced sausage in the last hour of cooking for a smoky kick.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 360
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 750mg
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