Grillades and Grits
 
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef round, sliced ½ inch thick
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Garnish: chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
  1. n a medium pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle beef with 1½ teaspoons Creole seasoning and black pepper. Coat with flour, shaking of excess. Add beef to pot, in batches if necessary, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove beef from pot.
  3. Add onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until combined; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth, vinegar, Worcestershire, bay leaves, and remaining ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning until combined; bring to a boil. Return beef to pot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 2 hours. Uncover and simmer until sauce is thickened and coats beef. Transfer to a serving dish. Wipe pot clean.
  4. In same pot, bring 2 cups water, milk, butter, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese. Serve with grillades. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/grillades-and-grits/