Texas Ranch-Style Gumbo

From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs boneless round steak
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
• 3  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 6  cups  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Trim excess fat from steaK; cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie pan; dredge meat in flour mixture.
3. Heat butter and oil in a dutch oven; add meat; cook until browned on all sides.
4. Remove meat, reserving drippings in pan; add onion and green peppers to pan; stir/saute until tender.
5. Stir in mead and next 5 ingredients; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
6. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasonings to taste; serve over rice.