Italian-Style Beef with Polenta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This hearty meat sauce with cheesy polenta is a nice change from spaghetti. Ingredients:
1 cup dry coarse-ground polenta |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
dash of kosher salt |
2 cups water |
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided |
cooking spray |
1 pound ground sirloin |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as mccutcheon's) |
1/2 cup torn fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Place first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Gradually add 2 cups water and milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese.
2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Add beef; sauté 5 minutes. Stir to crumble. Remove beef; drain. Wipe pan; coat with cooking spray. Add onion, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and garlic; sauté for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beef and sauce; simmer 8 minutes.
3. Divide polenta evenly among 4 shallow bowls. Top each serving with 1 cup beef mixture; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons cheese and 2 tablespoons basil.
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