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Name: Authentic Bahamian Grits and Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahamas
Ingredients: For the Grits:; 1 cup stone-ground corn grits (not instant); 4 cups water (for cooking); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk (optional, for creaminess); For the Stew (Beef or Chicken):; 1 lb beef stew meat or chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper (green or red), diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat, optional); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional); 4 cups beef or chicken broth (or water); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)

Bahamian Grits and Stew

Bahamas

Nassau, New Providence

Creamy grits topped with a rich, slow-cooked beef or chicken stew, a hearty Bahamian breakfast staple.

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