Veal Grillades and Grits with Smothered Greens (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds veal top round, cut into 2-inch cubes |
creole seasoning |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
2 cups chopped onions |
1 cup chopped bell peppers |
1 cup chopped celery |
2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
5 bay leaves |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
salt |
cayenne pepper |
fresh ground black pepper |
2 cups beef broth |
1/2 cup dry red wine |
3 tablespoons chopped green onions |
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley |
4 1/2 cups whole milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 cups quick cooking white grits |
2 cups grated white cheddar cheese |
1 recipe of southern cooked greens |
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green parts only |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add the veal. Season with Creole seasoning. Add the flour and toss the meat, coating completely. Turn the meat out onto a floured surface and lightly pound the meat with a meat mallet. Turn the meat over and lightly pound again. Ina large, cast-iron pot, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the veal. Brown the meat evenly on both sides for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue stirring, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring often and scraping the bottom and sides of the pot, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, basil, beef broth and wine. Season with salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a simmer, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender, stirring occasionally and keeping the pot partially covered. Remove the bay leaves. For the grits: In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the milk, salt, cayenne and butter and bring to a boil. Stir in the grits and reduce the heat to medium. Stir for 30 seconds, then add 1 cup of the cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the grits are tender and creamy. Pour the grits into a greased square glass pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the grits. Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. To serve, spoon the grits in the center of each plate. Spoon the greens around the grits. Spoon the veal mixture over the grits. Garnish with green onions.
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