Wild West Beef & Smoked Gouda Grits

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 2 -4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 (17 ounce) package refrigerated fully-cooked beef tips with gravy
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces portabella mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Recipe

• 1 to prepare smoked gouda grits, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. slowly add grits slowly, stirring constantly. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. add cheese and butter, as desired; stir until completely melted. remove from heat. cover; set aside.
• 2 meanwhile heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms and onion. cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. stir in beef tips with gravy; continue cooking until heated through about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 divide grits evenly among 4 shallow bowls. top with beef mixture. garnish with parsley, if desired.