Polenta & Salsa Beef Recipe

Name: Polenta & Salsa Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 cups salsa, storebought; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Grated aged Jack cheese or sharp white cheddar; Salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 cups salsa, storebought
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Grated aged Jack cheese or sharp white cheddar
Salt

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
2
Add cornmeal and saute, stirring constantly, for a minute so all grains are coated with oil.
3
Add the broth and bring liquid to a boil whisking all the while.
4
When this comes to a boil it will bubble up.
5
Quickly put a lid on and turn heat down to very low; cook until no longer tastes raw, about 20 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper
7
Meanwhile heat 2 tab oil in large skillet.
8
Add peppers, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
9
Uncover skillet, crumble in ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
10
Add salsa and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until thick.
11
Adjust seasoning
12
To serve ladle cornmeal in bowl; spoon beef and salsa sauce over top and sprinkle with cilantro and grated aged Jack cheese.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Polenta & Salsa Beef falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Polenta & Salsa Beef

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