Chicken wings gumbo style

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsChicken wings
3Bacon slices,coarsly chopped
cupGreen bell pepper,chopped
cupCelery,chopped
1poundsGround beef
1canTomatoes,broken up(28oz)
¾cupChicken broth
¾teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonAllspice,ground
teaspoonCayenne pepper
teaspoonBlack pepper
cupLima beans
cupCorn kernels
Steamed rice

Directions

1. Remove and discard wing tips; reserve remaining wings.

2. In large skillet, cook bacon until browned; remove with slotted spoon and reserve.

3. Add chicken wings; brown on all sides and remove with slotted spoon.

4. Add bell pepper and celery; saute until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

5. Add beef; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned.

6. Drain off fat; add tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, allspice, cayenne and black peppers and chicken.

7. Simmer, covered, until chicken is almost tender, about 15 minutes.

8. Add lima beans and corn; cimmer, covered, until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

9. Sprinkle with bacon and serve over steamed rice. From: Michael Orchekowski (Home_Cooking)

Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 06-08-95