Beef Grillades With Cheesy Fresh Corn And Sweet Onion Grits

Serves: 6

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

43

Sweetness

42

Sourness

33

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Onion Powder

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 tbsp

Canola Oil

2 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

1

Honey

2 cups

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

For the grillades: Cut the steak in half

3

Sandwich each half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper, and pound to an even 1/8-inch thickness

4

Sprinkle the steak on both sides with salt and pepper, and cut into 2-inch pieces

5

Mix the paprika, New Mexican chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and chile de arbol powder in a small bowl until combined

6

Put the flour in a shallow baking dish and season it with salt and pepper

7

Heat the butter and canola oil in a large, high-sided saute pan over high heat

8

Working in batches, coat the steak pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, and brown them on both sides in the hot fat

9

Transfer the steak to a plate as you finish each batch

10

Add the onions, poblano and red pepper to the pan, adding more oil if needed, and cook until the vegetables are very soft, about 5 minutes

11

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute

12

Add the spice mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute

13

Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a boil

14

Return the beef to the pan, cover and transfer to the oven to cook until tender, about 45 minutes

15

When done, remove the beef to a plate and cover to keep warm

16

Using potholders, move the pan to the stovetop and set over high heat

17

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened into a gravy, about10 minutes

18

Season with a splash of vinegar

19

Add honey, salt and pepper to taste; stir in the parsley

20

Before serving, return the grillades to the pan, cover and warm them up over medium-low heat

21

For the grits: Heat the butter and canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat

22

Add the onion and cook until soft

23

Add the corn, season with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes

24

Add the milk and 3 cups water and bring to a boil

25

Slowly whisk in the grits until well combined and continue whisking until smooth

26

Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and smooth, about 45 minutes; add more water as needed to keep the mixture creamy

27

Remove from the heat, and whisk in the cheddar and Parmesan and the green onions

28

To serve: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the grillades to a shallow platter

29

Pour over some of the gravy

30

Top with the grits, poached eggs if using, and some of the remaining gravy

31

Garnish with green onions and parsley