Polenta (Ground Beef)

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy polenta layered with savory ground beef and cheese, offering comforting flavors perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. yellow cornmeal ⓘ
  • 2 tsp. salt ⓘ
  • 1 lb. extended ground beef ⓘ
  • 1/3 c. chopped onion ⓘ
  • 2 cloves garlic ⓘ
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves ⓘ
  • dash of pepper ⓘ
  • 1/2 c. finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Mix 1 cup cold water, the cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  2. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
  3. Stir in the cornmeal mixture and bring again to a boil, stirring until thickened.
  4. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour into a lightly oiled 8-inch square pan and chill several hours, overnight or until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

470 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.3g 31% DV
Total Fat 18.4g 24% DV
Carbs 69.3g 25% DV
Fiber 16.8g 60% DV
Sugar 7.9g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10131mg 100% DV
Potassium 891.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 154.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 43.2mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 620mg 48% DV
Iron 12.4mg 69% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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oregano sugar tomato tomato paste pepper yellow cornmeal cheddar cheese onion garlic salt

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