New Orleans Cajun Beef and Grits

Name: New Orleans Cajun Beef and Grits
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 7 h 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tsp. canola oil; 3 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1" chunks; 3 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning; 2 c. grits; 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; Finely chopped parsley, for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 24, 2017

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Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

7 hrs 40 mins

This comfort food dish, straight out of New Orleans, has true grit — well, literally.

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Ingredients

2 tsp. canola oil
3 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1" chunks
3 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 cups grits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In a 12' skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Pat beef dry with paper towels; season all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In batches, cook beef 5 minutes or until browned on two sides. Transfer to slow-cooker bowl. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Step 2To same skillet, add peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in Cajun seasoning; transfer to slow-cooker bowl. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until beef is very tender.
3. Step 3One hour before ready to serve, in covered 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat 10 cups of water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to boiling on high. Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to maintain simmer. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until grits are tender, whisking often. Remove from heat. Stir in Cheddar and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper. Serve beef over grits. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Information (per serving): About 555 calories, 45 g protein, 45 g carbs, 23 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 4 g fiber, 750 mg sodium.

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