Polenta with Beef and Sausage Stew Recipe

Name: Polenta with Beef and Sausage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds beef lean; 3/4 pound hot italian sausages; 2 each garlic cloves mashed; 10 each parsley sprigs minced; 1/2 pound mushrooms; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup butter; 2 ounces salt pork diced; 1/2 pound onions peeled, diced; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 each bay leaves crumbled; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 2 tablespoons celery minced; 2 tablespoons carrots minced; 1 large tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds beef lean
3/4 pound hot italian sausages
2 each garlic cloves mashed
10 each parsley sprigs minced
1/2 pound mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces salt pork diced
1/2 pound onions peeled, diced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 each bay leaves crumbled
1/2 cup white wine dry
2 tablespoons celery minced
2 tablespoons carrots minced
1 large tomatoes

1
Cut the beef into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Remove casing from the sausage and cut the meat into 1-inch pieces.
3
Chop garlic and parsley together until almost pureed.
4
Cut the mushrooms into thin slices; or use 1/2 oz dried mushrooms and soak them in 1/2 cup lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
5
Drain, saving the water, and chop the mushrooms.
6
Combine olive oil, butter, and salt pork in a saucepan; heat.
7
Add onions and saute slowly until medium brown.
8
Add beef and sausage and brown for 10 minutes.
9
Add garlic and parsley, black pepper and bay leaf.
10
Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
11
Add wine, stir, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Add celery, carrot, tomatoes and mushrooms.
13
Stir and cook for 10 minutes longer.
14
Add hot water and water from dried mushrooms if any.
15
Stir, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
16
Grate a little nutmeg over the top and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes longer.
17
Test beef for doneness; taste for salt and add if necessary, but salt pork may have added enough.
18
Divide the hot polenta among 4 to 6 warm plates.

906

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds beef lean, 3/4 pound hot italian sausages, 2 each garlic cloves mashed, 10 each parsley sprigs minced, and more.

Yes, Polenta with Beef and Sausage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Polenta with Beef and Sausage Stew

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