Beef File Gumbo Recipe

Name: Beef File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 pounds cross-cut sections beef shanks; 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs (sometimes called flanken), cut into 1-rib pieces if necessary; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 large red bell peppers, chopped; ½ cups water; 4 cups beef broth; 6 garlic cloves, minces; cayenne to taste; 3 tablespoons file powder; Accompaniment: Cajun-style White Rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 pounds cross-cut sections beef shanks
2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs (sometimes called flanken), cut into 1-rib pieces if necessary
2 large onions, chopped
3 large red bell peppers, chopped
½ cups water
4 cups beef broth
6 garlic cloves, minces
cayenne to taste
3 tablespoons file 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.
2
Pat shanks and short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
3
Brown shanks and short ribs in oill in batches, without crowding, transferring to a 9 1/2-to-10 quart heavy kettle.
4
In fat remaining in skillet cook onions and bell peppers over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
5
To beef in kettle add water, beef broth, and onion mixture and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6
Simmer mixture, uncovered, until shanks are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours, and stir in garlic and cayenne.
7
With a narrow knife ease any marrow remaining in shank bones into mixture and discard shank and short rib bones.
8
Beef mixture may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
9
Skim fat from beef mixture.
10
Reheat mixture if preciously chilled.
11
Bring beef mixture to a bare simmer and stir in file powder.
12
Cook gumbo over moderately low heat , stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
13
(Do not let gumbo boil with file powder; or will become stringy.)
14
Serve gumbo ladled over rice in large soup plates.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 pounds cross-cut sections beef shanks, 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs (sometimes called flanken), cut into 1-rib pieces if necessary, 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef File Gumbo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef File Gumbo

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