How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe?

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["1 tbsp. butter"">butter or possibly regular butter"">butter", "3 tbsp. minced onion", "1 c. yellow cornmeal", "1 teaspoon salt", "1 teaspoon sugar", "3 3/4 c. very warm water", "1 (15 ounce.) can red kidney beans, liquid removed", "1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese", "1/2 pound grnd chuck", "1/4 c. minced onion", "2 tbsp. minced green pepper", "1 clove garlic, chopped", "3/4 teaspoon dry basil leaves", "1/4 teaspoon salt", "1/8 teaspoon pepper", "1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes", "1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce"].

Is Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe suitable as general?

Yes, Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe?

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

Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ["1 tbsp. butter"">butter or possibly regular butter"">butter", "3 tbsp. minced onion", "1 c. yellow cornmeal", "1 teaspoon salt", "1 teaspoon sugar", "3 3/4 c. very warm water", "1 (15 ounce.) can…

["butter"">butter", "onion", "yellow cornmeal", "salt", "sugar", "very warm water", "red kidney beans", "Cheddar cheese", "chuck", "onion", "green pepper", "clove garlic", "basil", "salt", "pepper", "tomatoes", "tomato sauce"]

This Polenta With Meat Sauce is built around simple, easy-to-find ingredients. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

["1 tbsp. butter"">butter or possibly regular butter"">butter", "3 tbsp. minced onion", "1 c. yellow cornmeal", "1 teaspoon salt", "1 teaspoon sugar", "3 3/4 c. very warm water", "1 (15 ounce.) can red kidney beans, liquid removed", "1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese", "1/2 pound grnd chuck", "1/4 c. minced onion", "2 tbsp. minced green pepper", "1 clove garlic, chopped", "3/4 teaspoon dry basil leaves", "1/4 teaspoon salt", "1/8 teaspoon pepper", "1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes", "1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce"]

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