Name: The Best Spicy Weekend Gumbo + Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10
Ingredients: a quick swish of olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 hot peppers like serrano or jalapeño, minced; 4 cups mirepoix*; 2 cups additional chopped veggies (optional); 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning mix; 1 28-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced; 1 lb. raw tail-off shrimp; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup flour; 2 cups milk or chicken broth; heavy pinch of salt