Description
A hearty Southern-inspired okra and sausage dish simmered on the stovetop in a tomato-based sauce, finished with browned sausage and served over white rice for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
Diced Tomatoes
- 14 oz sausage, sliced
Sausage
- 12 oz frozen okra
Frozen Okra
- 2 cups water
Water
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Garlic
- 1/2 tbsp salt
Salt
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
Yellow Onion
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large pot, combine okra, tomatoes, and water, creating a vegetable-tomato base to start the simmer.
- Season: Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, chopped onion, and minced garlic to build depth of flavor.
- Simmer the vegetables: Bring to a gentle simmer over low to medium heat and cook for 30 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Cook the sausage: While the vegetables simmer, slice the sausage and fry in a separate pan until browned on each side.
- Drain and combine: Remove sausage from the pan and blot excess oil, then add the browned sausage to the okra-tomato mixture.
- Final simmer: Simmer the combined mixture for an additional 20 minutes to meld flavors and thicken slightly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the okra sausage mix over white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, cook a few minutes longer uncovered to reduce excess liquid.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using a pre-seasoned sausage.
- Leftovers reheat well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Southern
Keywords: okra, sausage, tomato, stovetop, one-pot, southern comfort
