Slow Cooker Cajun Stew

By Dottiejk

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound andouille or kielbasa; sliced,1/2 inch rounds
• 1 red onion; sliced into wedges
• 2 garlic clove; minced
• 2 celery stalks; coarsely chopped
• 1 red or green pepper; coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• coarse salt
• 1 pound large shrimp; peeled, deveined
• 2 cups frozen okra; thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, place sausage, onion, garlic, celery, and bell
pepper. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Add tomatoes and their
liquid, 1/2 cup water, and cayenne; season with salt. Cover and cook until
vegetables are tender, 3-1/2 hours on high or 7 hours on low. Add shrimp
and okra, cover and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, 30 minutes on
high or 1 hour on low.