Slow Cooker Ground Turkey And Shrimp Gumbo

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook turkey, stirring until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.

Place strips of bacon in the same skillet and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes; drain, crumble and set aside.

In a slow cooker or crock-pot, place celery ribs, onion, okra, stewed tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, garlic, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, thyme, bay leaves and the turkey and crumbled bacon.

In a saucepan, combine oil and flour. Add chicken broth slowly, stirring until smooth. Stir thickened 'gravy' into the mixture in the crock-pot. Cook slowly for 3 to 4 hours. Sprinkle cooked shrimp on top and cook 10 minutes longer. Serve hot.