Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium onions
2 medium bell peppers
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 pkg. kielbasa or Italian sausage
1 1/2 to 2 lb. marinated ground beef tips (reference other recipe)
hot sauce (optional)
kosher salt
coarse black pepper
1 c. long grain rice

Preparation

Saute chopped onions, pepper and garlic (optional). In stew pot, heat diced tomatoes over medium heat. Add vegetables. Brown kielbasa or Italian sausage cut into 1-inch cubes, then add to the stew. Deglaze saute pan with red wine and add to stew pot. Add marinated, browned beef tips with sauce (reference other recipe). Cook rice per package directions. Add to gumbo. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add hot sauce. If necessary, thicken with cornstarch.