Quick Catfish Gumbo

Description
A Catfish recipe

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped bell pepper
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 4 cups beef stock or canned broth
 * 1 x 6-ounce can whole tomatoes, cut up
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon dried thyme
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
 * 2 pounds U.S. Farm-Raised catfish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
 * 1 x 10-ounce package frozen cut okra
 * 4 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
 * 2) Add celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until tender.
 * 3) Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper and oregano.
 * 4) Bring to boil.
 * 5) Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 6) Add catfish and okra to pan.
 * 7) Return to a boil.
 * 8) Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until flakes easily when tested with a fork.
 * 9) Remove and discard bay leaf.
 * 10) Divide rice among serving bowls and spoon gumbo over top.