New Orleans Grillades and Grits Recipe

Experience the rich flavors of New Orleans with our Grillades and Grits Recipe – tender beef medallions smothered in savory gravy served over creamy Southern-style grits. This dish embodies the essence of comfort and sophistication, reflecting the city’s diverse culinary heritage with French and Spanish colonial influences.

Ingredients for Grillades

• 1 pound beef round or pork cutlets, pounded thin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Ingredients for Grits

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• Salt and butter, to taste
• Grated cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions for Grillades

1. Season the cutlets of beef or pork with salt and black pepper. Dredge them in flour and shake off the excess.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the cutlets on both sides in the skillet. Set aside after removing from the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
4. Cook for another minute after adding the minced garlic.
5. Combine the diced tomatoes and beef or chicken broth in a mixing bowl. Mix in the dried thyme and cayenne pepper.
6. Add the browned cutlets back to the skillet. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook the mixture for 30-40 minutes, allowing the meat to tenderize and the flavors to meld.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Grillades should be served over grits with chopped fresh parsley on top.

Instructions for Grits

1. Bring the water or chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.
2. To avoid lumps, gradually whisk in the stone-ground grits.
3. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook the grits, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thickened. This usually takes between 20 and 25 minutes.
4. Season the grits with salt and stir in the butter for extra flavor.
5. Serve the cooked grits hot, topped with grated cheddar cheese if desired.

New Orleans Grillades and Grits is a delicious dish that combines tender meat with creamy grits, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal. Enjoy the Southern comfort of this classic New Orleans favorite!