Shredded Beef with Cheesy Grits

Name: Shredded Beef with Cheesy Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds chuck roast (fat trimmed and cut into large pieces); 2 tablespoons neutral oil (plus more, if needed); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 yellow onions (peeled, halved, and thinly sliced); 1 head garlic (halved cross-wise, peel left on); 2 cups red wine (or beef stock); 3 (15-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes; 2 cups beef stock (plus more if needed); 3 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more to taste); 1½ teaspoons black pepper (plus more to taste); ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (plus more to taste); 2 cups old-fashioned grits; 6 cups water; 2 cups whole milk; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, yielding about 1 cup total); 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (plus more to taste); 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne powder (plus more to taste); Black pepper to taste; ¼ cup Italian parsley (finely chopped)

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Prep:20minCook:3h 30min

This shredded beef with cheesy grits is one of my favorite comfort meals. Tender, savory beef paired with spicy, rich, cheesy grits. Perfect on a cold day!

Updated at: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:51 GMT