Sliced grilled steak on a bed of grits in a teal bowl.

Cajun-Style Steak and Grits

Name: Cajun-Style Steak and Grits Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 md Onion, finely chopped; 1 md Poblano Pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning, divided; 3-1/2 cups Milk; 3/4 cup Quick-cooking Grits; 1 cup Shredded Reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese; Hot Pepper Sauce; Additional Items:; Medium Sauce Pan; Cutting Board; Shallow Bowl, for serving

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
Butter
Onion, finely chopped
Poblano Pepper, finely chopped
Garlic, minced
Cajun Seasoning, divided
Milk
Quick-cooking Grits
Shredded Reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese
Hot Pepper Sauce

Additional Items:

Medium Sauce Pan
Cutting Board
Shallow Bowl, for serving

Directions:

On the grills side burner, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion, pepper, garlic and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown, stirring occasionally.
Stir in milk; bring to a boil.
Slowly add grits, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; add cheese. Let stand 1 minute.
Stir until cheese is melted.
Season with salt, as desired. Keep warm.
Preheat grill to medium.
While grill is preheating, press remaining 2 tsp Cajun seasoning onto beef Steak.
Place steak on cooking grid.
Grill, covered, 13 to 16 minutes, for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
When done, remove steak and place on cutting board. Let rest for a couple of minutes.
Carve steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips.
Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Place grits in shallow bowl; top with beef.
Serve with hot sauce, as desired.