4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided |
2 pounds thin beef or breakfast steaks |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons black pepper, divided |
1 cup diced white onion |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1/4 cup minced fresh garlic (about 8 cloves) |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives |
1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
1/2 cup sliced green onions |
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley |
4 cups hot cooked grits |