Carolyn's  Own Gumbo

Cook  together for 1 hour low heat until tender.

1  lb. Beef

1  can beef broth

1  to 2 Bay leaves

Add  to beef:

Bring  to a boil and cook for approximately 45 minutes medium  heat.

1  lb. Chicken white or dark meat), cut in small pieces

1  lb. Diced Hillshire Smoked Sausage, browned and drained

2  cans 16 oz. Chopped Tomatoes

1  large green pepper, chopped

1  large onion and 3-4  leeks, chopped

2  to 3 stalks of celery, diced

3  cans chicken broth

1  to 2 T. Cajun Seasoning (to taste)

3  T. Gumbo File (more or less)

Salt  and Pepper to taste

�  c. fresh parsley

2  teas. Thyme

Water  as needed

Add

10  oz. Package of Okra (more or less)

1  pkg. Zatarin's Gumbo Mix (if desired.  I add this just to increase my batch.)

Bring  to a boil and cook for approximately 45 minutes medium  heat.

1  lb. Shrimp

Add:

1  lb. Crab

Bring  to boil.  Cook 5 to 10 minutes until  shrimp turns pink.

Eat  with hot rice and add:

Hot  pepper sauce (if desired)

This  recipe makes a lot of gumbo.   What's  a lot?   Just plan to invite friends  over or freeze for a later day.