Wild West Beef Tips & Smoked Gouda Grits Heat-and-Serve Meal Ideas

Ingredients

• 1 package (17 oz.) fully cooked beef tips with gravy
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 oz. portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Smoked Gouda Grits

• 3-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup quick cooking grits
• 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 2 to 4 Tbsp. butter, softened

Instructions

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.

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.

Divide grits evenly among 4 shallow bowls. Top with beef mixture. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Suggestions

For a tasty variation, serve beef mixture over prepared mashed potatoes.