Polenta & Salsa Beef

Name: Polenta & Salsa Beef
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 cups salsa, storebought; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Grated aged Jack cheese or sharp white cheddar; Salt

10 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 cups salsa, storebought
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Grated aged Jack cheese or sharp white cheddar
Salt

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
2

Add cornmeal and saute, stirring constantly, for a minute so all grains are coated with oil.
3

Add the broth and bring liquid to a boil whisking all the while.
4

When this comes to a boil it will bubble up.
5

Quickly put a lid on and turn heat down to very low; cook until no longer tastes raw, about 20 minutes.
6

Season with salt and pepper
7

Meanwhile heat 2 tab oil in large skillet.
8

Add peppers, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
9

Uncover skillet, crumble in ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
10

Add salsa and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until thick.
11

Adjust seasoning
12

To serve ladle cornmeal in bowl; spoon beef and salsa sauce over top and sprinkle with cilantro and grated aged Jack cheese.