STEW CORNED BEEF WITH YELLOW GRITS | BAHAMIAN CLASSIC

corned beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned corned beef

lean turkey lowers fat content while canned options are budget-friendly.

yellow grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while polenta is often less expensive.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add diced corned beef until browned.

Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Add diced potatoes and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook yellow grits according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.

Once grits are cooked, stir in butter, milk, and cheddar cheese until creamy.

Remove bay leaves from the stew and adjust seasoning with black pepper.

Serve the corned beef stew over a generous scoop of yellow grits.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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