Beef and Veggie Sauce over Cheesy Grits – Spice Cure

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon avocado oil, divided
• 1 pound grass-fed and -finished ground beef
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons arrowroot starch
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 mini orange bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons The ONE seasoning
• 1 cup beef bone broth
• 1/3 cup dry red wine, optional
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup gluten-free corn grits
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, dairy or non-dairy
• 1/4 cup butter, ghee, or non-dairy alternative