Italian-Style Beef With Polenta Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Beef With Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry coarse-ground polenta; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Dash of kosher salt; 2 cups water; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; Cooking spray; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's); 1/2 cup torn fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 cup dry coarse-ground polenta
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash of kosher salt
2 cups water
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
Cooking spray
1 pound ground sirloin
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil

1
Place first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Gradually add 2 cups water and milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese.
2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Add beef; saute 5 minutes. Stir to crumble. Remove beef; drain. Wipe pan; coat with cooking spray. Add onion, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and garlic; saute for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beef and sauce; simmer 8 minutes.
3
Divide polenta evenly among 4 shallow bowls. Top each serving with 1 cup beef mixture; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons cheese and 2 tablespoons basil.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry coarse-ground polenta, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Dash of kosher salt, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Beef With Polenta 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.

Italian-Style Beef With Polenta

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