Beef and Polenta
Beef and Polenta features slow-braised beef chuck in red wine and tomato sauce with herbs, served over creamy Parmesan polenta enriched with butter.
4
servings20
minutes2
hours450
kcal2
hours20
minutesIngredients
1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup polenta
4 cups water
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour until evenly coated, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring all sides are seared.
- Once all beef is browned, remove it and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Stir in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, and black pepper. Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until beef is tender.
- While the beef is cooking, bring water and salt to a boil in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in polenta, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Lower heat and cook until thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and butter until the polenta is creamy and well combined.
- To serve, spoon generous portions of the creamy polenta onto plates and top with the beef stew.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 120kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Beef and Polenta is rustic Italian comfort food that brings together melt-in-your-mouth braised beef with silky, creamy polenta for a dish that’s both hearty and sophisticated. Beef cubes are seared until deeply browned, then slowly simmered in red wine, beef broth, and tomato paste with aromatic herbs until they’re fork-tender and bathed in a rich, flavorful sauce. The creamy polenta gets enriched with Parmesan cheese and butter, creating the perfect velvety base that soaks up all those incredible beef juices—making this a soul-satisfying meal that’s perfect for cold evenings or when you want to impress dinner guests.
