Polenta with ground beef is a traditional dish of Italian and Brazilian cuisine, which combines the smoothness and taste of creamy polenta with a tasty and tasty ground beef.
Polenta with ground beef
30
minutes
30
minutes
The polenta is made from cornmeal (cornmeal) and can be accompanied by a variety of sauces or meat, being ground meat one of the most popular combinations. This dish is comforting, ideal for colder days or for family meals.
Ingredients
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1 cup of cornmeal (cornmeal)
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4 cups of water or vegetable stock (can replace with broth for more flavor)
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1 tablespoon of butter
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Salt to taste
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Grated Parmesan (optional, to finish)
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500 g of ground beef (it can be duckling, accurate or your preference)
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1 minced medium onion
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2 chopped garlic cloves
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1 chopped mature tomato
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1 tablespoon of tomato extract
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Green-smell or chopped parsley to taste
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2 tablespoons of olive oil or oil
Preparation mode
- In a pan, heat 3 cups of water or broth and add the salt.
- In a bowl, dissolve the cornmeal in the remaining cup of cold water to avoid lumps.
- When the water in the pan is hot, add the dissolved cornmeal and stir well.
- Cook over low heat, stirring always to prevent it from sticking until the polenta thickens and becomes creamy (about 30-40 minutes).
- Add the butter and mix well. If desired, finish with grated Parmesan.
- In a skillet or pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until lightly brown.
- Add the garlic and sauté a little more, be careful not to burn.
- Add ground beef and cook until golden and loose.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato extract, and cook until the tomato crumbles.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for a few minutes until a thick sauce.
- Finish with the green smell or chopped parsley.
- Serve the polenta in back dishes and place a generous portion of ground beef on top. If you want, add more grated cheese on top.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/polenta-com-carne-moida/
