Italian Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust Recipe

Name: Italian Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup plain yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning; 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Italian six-cheese blend, divided; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Italian six-cheese blend, divided
1 pound Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bring 3 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornmeal; reduce heat to low, and simmer, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in steak seasoning and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
2
Brown Italian sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and transfer to a bowl.
3
Saute onion, bell pepper, and zucchini in hot oil in skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, and tomato paste; simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes. Pour sausage mixture over cornmeal crust. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle casserole with parsley just before serving.

251

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup plain yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning, 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Italian six-cheese blend, divided, and more.

Yes, Italian Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust 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.

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Italian Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

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