Ingredients

• 4 lb. select turtle
• 2 tbsp. light roux
• 2 cans tomato sauce
• 1 lg. onion, chopped
• 1 med. bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Instructions

Cook light roux and tomato sauce for 20 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 15 minutes more. Brown turtle on the side in a black iron pot in oil until nicely browned. Add to sauce, bring to boil, lower fire, cover and simmer about 2 hours. Serve over rice and enjoy. Salt and pepper to taste.