new orleans old-time grillades and grits
New Orleans Old-Time Grillades and Grits 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 pounds round steak 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon finely minced g...
Ingredients
- 11/4 to 1 3/4 pounds round steak
- 2teaspoonsalt
- 1teaspoonfreshly-ground black pepper
- 1/8teaspooncayenne
- 1tablespoonfinely minced garlic
- 2tablespoonflour
- 11/2 tablespoons lard
- 1cupchopped onion
Directions
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New Orleans Old-Time Grillades and Grits 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 pounds round steak 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1/8 teasp
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Cut into pieces about 2 inches square and pound out with a mallet to about 4 inches square
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Rub the salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic into the pieces of meat on both sides, then rub in the flour
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In a large heavy skillet or sauté pan, melt the lard over medium heat and brown the grillades well on both sides
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Lower the heat and add the onion, tomato and water
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Bring to a simmer
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cover loosely, and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, uncovering to turn the meat over every 10 minutes
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A rich brown gravy will form during cooking