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Grillades and Grits

Tender braised beef or pork smothered in a savory brown Creole gravy, served over creamy stone-ground grits.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 60 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 BreakfastCategory
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Grillades and grits is the great New Orleans brunch dish — tender pieces of beef (or pork) braised in a rich Creole gravy with the holy trinity, served over creamy stone-ground grits. It’s the plate that makes a Sunday brunch worth leaving the house for.

Chef Emily presents Grillades and Grits

The New Orleans brunch centerpiece

Tender braised beef smothered in a savory brown Creole gravy, served over creamy stone-ground grits.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Season the steak and brown it in the oil in a large pot, 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Whisk the flour into the oil and cook the roux, stirring, until deep brown, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, Cajun seasoning, and thyme.
  4. Return the meat to the pot and simmer covered 45 minutes until tender.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the grits in the water with the butter and salt per package directions, stirring often, until creamy. Stir in the cheddar.
  6. Serve the grillades and gravy over the grits.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Use round steak pounded thin and browned hard for maximum flavor. Stone-ground grits cooked slowly are the authentic partner — instant grits won't do it justice.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Servings4
CategoryBreakfast
PublishedAugust 16, 2026
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