Polenta with Beef Ragout

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2  pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1  cup chopped onions
  • 1  tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1  can (14 oz.) plum tomatoes, drained and chopped, juice reserved
  • 1  large red bell pepper, cut up
  • 1  large zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2  cup chopped carrots
  • 1  tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2  teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4  teaspoon salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1  can (14-oz.) fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/4  teaspoon salt
  • 1/2  cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2  cup 1 percent low-fat milk
  • 1/4  cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. For the ragout, brown beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl.

2. Cook onions and garlic in same skillet over medium heat until softened. Stir in juice from tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Add beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, for the polenta,combine broth and enough water to equal 2-1/2 cups. Bring to a boil with salt in a 2-quart saucepan; gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook, stirring, about 15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in milk and parsley; cook 5 minutes more. Divide polenta and ragout among four serving bowls. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4 servings
  • Calories 245,
  • Total Fat (g) 7,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 2.5,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 36,
  • Sodium (mg) 1054,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 29,
  • Protein (g) 18,
  • Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
  • Vitamin C (DV%) 0,
  • Calcium (DV%) 0,
  • Iron (DV%) 0,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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