Beefy Polenta Casserole Recipe Recipe

Name: Beefy Polenta Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. cornmeal; 1/2 c. water cool; 1 1/2 c. water boiling; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, lowfat shredded; 1/2 lb extra-lean grnd beef; 10 ounce spinach; 14 ounce spaghetti sauce; 1/2 tsp marjoram; 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, lowfat shredded; 2 whl tomatoes minced

Servings: persons

1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. water cool
1 1/2 c. water boiling
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, lowfat shredded
1/2 lb extra-lean grnd beef
10 ounce spinach
14 ounce spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, lowfat shredded
2 whl tomatoes minced

1
Grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.
2
Mix cornmeal and cool water in 1 1/2-qt saucepan.
3
Stir in boiling water and salt.
4
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, till mix thickens and boils; reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer 10 min, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
6
Stir in parmesan cheese till smooth.
7
Cold 5 min.
8
Spread on bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
9
Cover and chill at least 4 hrs till completely hard.
10
Heat oven to 350F.
11
Bake cornmeal mix uncovered in pan 15 min.
12
Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 5 min, stirring frequently, till brown; drain.
13
Stir in spinach, spaghetti sauce and marjoram.
14
Spoon beef mix into polenta shell.
15
Cover and bake 25 to 30 min or possibly till heated through.
16
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
17
Bake uncovered about 5 min or possibly till cheese is melted.
18
Let stand 10 min before cutting.
19
Sprinkle with minced roma tomatoes, if you like.
20
NOTES : original recipe had parmesan and mozzarella.
21
I changed to cheddar.

1230

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. cornmeal, 1/2 c. water cool, 1 1/2 c. water boiling, 1/4 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Beefy Polenta Casserole Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beefy Polenta Casserole Recipe

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