N'awlins Cajun Beef and Grits
Ingredients
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 3½ lb boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 3 red peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 2 cups grits
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Finely chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Add oil to Instant Pot and press [Saute]. Pat beef dry with paper towels; season all over with ½ tsp salt and in batches, brown on two sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add peppers, onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, then and beef and turn to coat; press [CANCEL].
- Cover and lock the lid and press SLOW COOK LOW and cook until the beef is very tender, 7 to 8 hours.
- One hour before ready to serve, in large covered saucepot, bring 10 cups water and ¾ tsp salt to a boil. Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, until grits are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Cheddar and ¾ tsp black pepper. Serve beef over grits, sprinkled with parsley.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 8 | |
| Calories |
555
|
555
|
| Fat (g) | 23 | 23 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 10 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 45 | 45 |
| Carb (g) | 45 | 45 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 750 | 750 |
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