Beef Grillades

• 2 1/2 pounds beef top round, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1 pound button mushrooms, brushed cleaned and quartered
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 3 cups veal stock
• 2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme lesves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• Baked Cheese Grits, recipe follows

1. Lay the beef pieces a few at a time between sheets of parchment paper.
2. Using a meat mallet, pound the meat to tenderize and break up some of the connective tissue.
3. Season the meat pieces with 2 tablespoons of Essence and dredge in the flour.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
5. Heat a large cast iron pan or a 3-quart braising pan over medium-high heat.
6. Once the pan is hot add 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan and brown the floured beef, working in batches and adding more oil as necessary.
7. Do not overcrowd the pan with the meat.
8. Cook the beef for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
9. As the beef is browned, transfer to a large plate and set aside until you have cooked all of the beef.
10. Add the butter to the pan and, when melted, add the onions, celery, peppers and mushrooms.
11. Cook the vegetables, stirring often, until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
12. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
13. Pour the red wine to the pan and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits that may have formed on the bottom.
14. Add the veal stock, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, cayenne and black peppers to the pan and bring to a boil.
15. Return the beef to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer.
16. Place a lid on the pan and place in the oven.
17. Allow the beef to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 2 hours, or until the beef is fork tender.
18. When the beef is tender, remove the pan from the oven and stir the oregano and basil into the pot.
19. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
20. Serve with Baked Cheese Grits.
21. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
22. 2 tablespoons salt
23. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
24. 1 tablespoon black pepper
25. 1 tablespoon onion powder
26. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
27. 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
28. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
29. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
30. Yield: about 2/3 cup
31. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
32. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
33. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
34. 4 cups water
35. 1 teaspoon salt
36. 1 cup quick grits (not instant)
37. 1 egg
38. 1/3 cup heavy cream
39. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
40. 1 cup grated Gruyere
41. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
42. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole with 2 tablespoons of butter.
43. Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, water, and salt in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
44. When mixture comes to a simmer, add the grits, stirring until thoroughly combined.
45. Continue to cook the grits at a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
46. Meanwhile whisk together egg, cream and pepper.
47. Stir into cooked grits along with cheese.
48. Pour mixture into prepared casserole.
49. Bake until set, about 45 minutes.
50. Remove from the oven and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
51. Yield: 6 servings

beef top round, allpurpose flour, vegetable oil, butter, onions, celery, green bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, red wine, veal stock, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano, fresh basil, cheese grits

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/beef-grillades-recipe.html (may not work)