Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds top round steak
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups hot cooked grits

Method

  • Pound steak to 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Cut steak into 2-inch squares; set aside.
  • Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Add steak; seal bag, and shake to coat.
  • Brown half of steak in 1 tablespoon butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from Dutch oven; keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 tablespoon butter and remaining steak. Remove from Dutch oven.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, onion, and next 3 ingredients to Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and water; return steak to Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring once.
  • Spoon grillades over grits, and serve hot.