Grits & grillades

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBeef round,thinly sliced
6tablespoonsSalad oil
¼cupFlour
1Onion,medium,chopped
1cupTomatoes,peeled/cubed
cupWater
1Bell pepper,green,chopped
1Garlic clove,chopped
1Bay leaf
1tablespoonParsley,chopped
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonTabasco sauce
½teaspoonThyme
3cupsRice,hot cooked
3cupsHominy grits,hot cooked

Directions

1. In deep skillet, brown meat in drippings; remove meat. 2. Add flour and brown, stirring constantly. 3. Add onion and tomatoes; simmer a few minutes. 4. Add meat, water, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, salt, Tabasco and thyme; cover and simmer 1½ hours, or until meat is very tender (add water, if necessary, to make sauce the consistency of thick gravy).

5. Serve grillades with hot grits on the side.