pam's polenta taco salad

Tacoma, WA
Updated on Sep 13, 2011

I enjoy cooking. And this was the second time I ever cooked polenta. So I decided to make something I enjoy, salad.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • POLENTA
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup polenta
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
  • TACO MEAT
  • 1 pound ground beef (ground chicken can be used)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • CONDIMENTS
  • - sour cream
  • - tomatoes (diced)
  • - mexican blend shredded cheese
  • - guacamole
  • - salsa

How To Make pam's polenta taco salad

  • Step 1
    POLENTA Gradually add polenta to boiling salted water, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Step 2
    Blend in butter, seasonings and the cheese. Chill. Cut into individual pieces and pan fry with a little butter till brown.
  • Step 3
    TACO MEAT Brown the ground beef and drain. While beef is draining, put canolia oil in pan and sweat the onions till translucent. Add beef back into the pan with the onions.
  • Step 4
    Pour water, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne and salt in the pan with the beef and onions. Stir and simmer till water is gone and the
  • Step 5
    Put a bed of shredded lettace on the plate. Put the polenta on the plate next and spoon the taco meat over.
  • Step 6
    Top with your favorite condiments. Enjoy

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Category: Beef
Category: Beef Salads
Category: Salads
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Pan Fry

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