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

Cajun-Style Steak and Grits

Name: Cajun-Style Steak and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium poblano pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided; 3-1/2 cups milk; 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese; Hot pepper sauce

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

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

Ingredients:

1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium 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

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.
Meanwhile, press remaining 2 tsp Cajun seasoning onto beef Steak.
Grill, covered, 13 to 16 minutes, for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
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.