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Name: Grillades if You are a Southerner, Stew if You're Not!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef round tip steaks, trimmed of fat; ½ cup bacon grease (If you only have 1/4 cup of bacon grease add olive or canola oil); ½ cup flour; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green onion, chopped; ¾ cup celery, chopped; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 cup chicken broth (or beef broth will work, too); 1 cup red wine (remember, the better the wine, the better the dish); 14 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste); 3 teaspoons pepper (or more to taste); 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or more to taste); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 lbs beef round tip steaks, trimmed of fat
½ cup bacon grease (If you only have 1/4 cup of bacon grease add olive or canola oil)
½ cup flour
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
¾ cup celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup chicken broth (or beef broth will work, too)
1 cup red wine (remember, the better the wine, the better the dish)
14 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
3 teaspoons pepper (or more to taste)
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup parsley, chopped

1
Using a mallet pound the meat to 1/4 inch thick and then cut meat into serving size pieces.
2
In a Dutch oven heat 1/4 cup of bacon grease over medium heat.
3
Salt and pepper the meat.
4
Add the meat and sear.
5
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
6
To the Dutch oven add remaining bacon grease and the flour, stirring constantly to make a roux until it turns the color of rich, brown coffee(this will take around 20 minutes or so, be patient).
7
To the roux add the onion, green onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and saute until soft, about 15 more minutes, stirring the entire time.
8
Your arm will feel like it's about to fall off.
9
This is when I have someone pour me a glass of wine.
10
Keep stirring.
11
Add the tomatoes and thyme and cook for 3 minutes.
12
Add the stock, worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, wine and mushrooms, and stir well.
13
Return the meat to the pot.
14
Cover and simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally.
15
Stir in the parsley and serve over cheese grits with optional hot sauce on the side.

2098

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

204

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs beef round tip steaks, trimmed of fat, ½ cup bacon grease (If you only have 1/4 cup of bacon grease add olive or canola oil), ½ cup flour, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grillades if You are a Southerner, Stew if You're Not! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grillades if You are a Southerner, Stew if You're Not!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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