Lynn's
Wings Gumbo Styled
1 1/2 lb Chicken wings
3 Bacon slices, coarsely chopped
2/3 c Green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 c Celery, chopped
1 lb Ground beef
1 cn Tomatoes, broken up(28oz)
3/4 c Chicken broth
Salt & Black pepper
1 tesp Thyme
1 tbs Allspice, ground
1/8 tbs Cayenne pepper
2/3 c Lima beans
2/3 c Corn kernels
Steamed rice
Remove and discard wing tips; reserve remaining wings. In large
skillet, cook bacon until browned; remove with slotted spoon and reserve. Add
chicken wings; brown on all sides and remove with slotted spoon. Add bell pepper
and celery; saute until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add beef; cook, stirring
to crumble, until browned. Drain off fat; add tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme,
allspice, cayenne and black peppers and chicken. Simmer, covered, until chicken
is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add lima beans and corn; cimmer, covered,
until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon
and serve over steamed rice.
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