Beef Stew With Cheesy Fried Grits

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Boneless beef chuck - cut 1" cubes
1 tablespoon	15ml	Essence
		= (see Bayou Blast recipe)
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	All-purpose flour
1/4 cup	59ml	Vegetable oil
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Chopped yellow onions
2		Carrots - peeled, and
		Cut into 1" pieces
1/2		Turnip - chopped
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped garlic
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tomato paste
2		Bay leaves
2 sections		Fresh thyme
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Roughly-chopped seeded plum tomatoes
8 oz	227g	Button mushrooms - wiped clean,
		And quartered
2 cups	474ml	Dry red wine
3 cups	711ml	Reduced beef or chicken stock
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Baking potatoes, like russets - peeled, and
		Cut into 1" cubes
1 cup	237ml	Green peas
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh parsley
		Fresh chives - garnish
		Chopped chives - garnish
		Cheesy Fried Grits
1 teaspoon	5ml	Unsalted butter
5 cups	1185ml	Water
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1 cup	237ml	Old fashioned grits
1 cup	237ml	Grated white cheddar
3 tablespoons	45ml	Chopped green onions (scallions)
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced garlic
1 1/4 cups	78g / 2.8oz	All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon	15ml	Essence
2 tablespoons	30ml	Eggs (large)
1/2 cup	118ml	Whole milk
1/2 cup	118ml	Vegetable oil - (to 1) - for pan frying

Recipe Instructions

Place the meat in a dish and season with 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Combine the flour with the remaining teaspoon of Essence. Dredge the meat in the flour to lightly coat, shaking to remove any excess.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat in batches and cook, stirring until evenly browned. As the meat browns, remove to a plate. Add the onions, carrots, and turnip, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook until brown, about 2 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and tomatoes, and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add the peas to the stew during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves and thyme stems. Add the parsley and stir to combine.

Arrange the fried grit squares in shallow bowls and ladle the stew over the grits. Garnish with chopped chives and fresh chive stems.

For the Cheesy Fried Grits: Grease an 8- by 8-inch baking sheet with the butter and set aside.

In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Slowly add the grits, salt and pepper, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, add the cheese, green onions, and garlic, and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Turn out the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and using an offset cake spreader or rubber spatula, spread evenly across the bottom. Refrigerate until completely cooled and firm, at least 1 hour. Cut the grits into squares and refrigerate until ready to work.

In a large, heavy skillet or saute pan, heat 1/2 cup of the oil to 350 degrees.

Combine the flour and Essence in a shallow dish. Combine the eggs and milk in another shallow dish, whisking to combine.

Dredge the squares in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg wash, and then back into the flour, 1 at a time. Fry in batches, turning, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season fried grits lightly with Essence.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1F26) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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