Pork Stew With Polenta

1. 1

   Chop whole onion.

2. 2

   Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot; reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil.

3. 3

   Saute onion in the oil until it begins to soften.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, mince garlic, and add to onion as it cooks.

5. 5

   Slice carrots in food processor, and add to onion as it cooks.

6. 6

   Wash, dry and slice mushrooms in food processor, and add to vegetables.

7. 7

   Wash, dry and cut tenderloin into bite-size chunks.

8. 8

   When vegetables have softened, push to the side, and brown meat quickly all over.

9. 9

   Strip rosemary branches of leaves to make 1 tablespoon; bring wine, stock and rosemary to boil in covered pot for polenta.

10. 10

    Mix the browned meat in with the vegetables, and continue cooking over low heat.

11. 11

    Slowly stir polenta into boiling stock to prevent lumping; reduce heat to medium-high, and continue stirring polenta until it thickens.

12. 12

    Grate cheese, if using, and stir into polenta.

13. 13

    Season pork mixture with salt and pepper, and serve over polenta.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.