Directions

1

In deep skillet, brown meat in drippings; remove meat.

2

Add flour and brown, stirring constantly.

3

Add onion and tomatoes; simmer a few minutes.

4

Add meat, water, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, salt, Tabasco and thyme; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is very tender (add water, if necessary, to make sauce the consistency of thick gravy).

5

Serve grillades with hot grits on the side.