Beef Filé Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 pounds cross-cut sections beef shanks
• 2 ½ pounds beef short ribs (sometimes called flanken), cut into 1-rib pieces if necessary
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 large red bell peppers, chopped
• 12 cups water
• 4 cups beef broth
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 6 garlic cloves, minces
  • cayenne to taste
  • 3 tablespoons filé powder
  • Accompaniment: Cajun-style White Rice

1. In a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Pat shanks and short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown shanks and short ribs in oill in batches, without crowding, transferring to a 9 1/2-to-10 quart heavy kettle. In fat rema...

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