Steak ‘n’ Grits with Sautéed Okra – Green Tomato

Ingredients

• 1 cup stone-ground grits (or polenta)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 steaks (ribeye, strip, or your favorite cut, about 9 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 sprigs rosemary or thyme
• 9 oz fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp thinly sliced red onion (optional)
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika
• Crispy bacon crumbles
• Hot sauce
• Fresh chopped scallions