Polenta (Ground Beef)

Name: Polenta (Ground Beef)
Ingredients: 1 c. yellow cornmeal; 2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. extended ground beef; 1/3 c. chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 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

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. salt
1 lb. extended ground beef
1/3 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
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

Directions

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 heavy saucepan.
3

Stir in cornmeal mixture and bring again to a boil, stirring until thickened.
4

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
5

Pour into lightly oiled 8-inch square pan and chill several hours, overnight or until firm.