Mexican Beef over Polenta (Everyday Delicious)
2
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Uncooked 93% lean ground beef
1 pound(s)
Uncooked onion
1 small, chopped
Canned tomatoes with green chilis
14½ oz, (1 can diced tomatoes)
Frozen corn
1 cup(s)
Pickled jalapeño peppers
2 Tbsp, chopped, chopped (optional)
Ground cumin
¾ tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp
Black pepper
⅛ tsp
Chicken broth
3 cup(s)
Uncooked instant polenta
¾ cup(s), (quick-cooking)
Salsa
⅓ cup(s)
Shredded reduced fat Mexican-style cheese blend
⅓ cup(s), blend
Cilantro
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Instructions
1
Place beef and onion in large nonstick skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, breaking up beef with wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes, corn, jalapeños (if using), cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, bring broth to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add polenta to saucepan, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and cook, continuing to stir, until thick and creamy, 3–4 minutes.
4
Divide polenta evenly among 6 serving bowls. Top evenly with beef mixture, salsa, cheese, and cilantro.
5
Per serving (⅔ cup beef mixture and scant ½ cup polenta)
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