In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle pan with oil, and brown the beef. Drain excess fat. Add a portion of the onions, and pepper, stir in the seasoning.
Layer lettuce, onion, beans, prepared beef, cheese, and tomatoes. Toss with dressing. Add chips. Stir just before serving. Top with sour cream and salsa.
Recipe Notes
TWISTS: Harissa, Green Chile or Garlic Oils, Brazilian Blend or Spanish Blend,
A serving size is 1/2 cup of beans.
The onion, ham, jalapeno and seasoning are added for flavoring and completely optional.
Basic Bean Preperation
Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature; drain and rinse well. Or place beans in a saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil, remove from heat and soak 1 1/2 hours drain and rinse well.
To prepare as a dish to serve:
Chop onion, ham, and jalapeno. Cover with water 2" above the beans, add other ingredients, simmering 1 to 2 hours or until tender. (watch the water level if simmering longer, or if you want it to be more soup vs a side dish.)
This Gumbo is adjusted for young & northern taste buds!
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Even though traditional Gumbo has okra in it, we omit it at our house because, to be honest, I would be the only one eating it!
So here is our Northern and Kid friendly Version
Even though traditional Gumbo has okra in it, we omit it at our house because, to be honest, I would be the only one eating it!
So here is our Northern and Kid friendly Version
Put butter into a small to medium sized skillet on medium high heat. When the butter is melted add 1/2 c flour (I used gluten free). stir frequently, until the roux is browned and thickened. MUST WATCH not to burn. When thickened, add to stock pot.
Vegetables & Meat
In a larger skillet: Use 1 T Green chile Olive oil to saute: (veggies first, then meat). When veggies are done (onions translucent and others tender) add them to the stock pot. To your pan add a little more oil, cook chicken until no longer pink, add to pot. I used a sealed bag and added a couple Tablespoons of Fresco Elite 8, salt & pepper and tossed chicken until coated, then added to the warmed oil. I did the same with the shrimp. Cook shrimp and add to pot. (I switched up to Red Cayenne Oil for the Shrimp, because I added them to my husband's and my bowl instead of the stock pot-- the kids think it's too hot!) Just sear the sausage, and add to stock pot.
Herb Blends
Add to taste.
Simmer All Ingredients
Simmer on medium-high letting all the ingredients meld together for an hour or so. Serve with corn muffins or Beer Bread and rice.
Recipe Notes
Do not be afraid to adjust ingredients to your taste. Â Serve with corn muffins or Beer Bread and rice.
