Cajun Beef and Grits

Name: Cajun Beef and Grits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 h 40 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp canola oil; 3 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (Trimmed and cut into 1 inch chunks); 3 med bell peppers (seeded and chopped); 1 large onion (chopped); 3 stalks celery (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 can diced tomatoes (drained, (14 oz can)); 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)

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Prep 30 mins30m

Cook 7 hrs 40 mins7h 40m

Serves 8

Ingredients

2 tbsps canola oil
3 ½ lbs boneless beef chuck (Trimmed and cut into 1 inch chunks)
3 med bell peppers (seeded and chopped)
1 large onion (chopped)
3 stalks celery (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 can diced tomatoes (drained, (14 oz can))
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tsps Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 cups grits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (finely chopped)
parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

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

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