Tuscan Beef Stew and Polenta
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Serves:
4
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
2 Hr
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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3 Tbspolive oil
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1onion, medium dice
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3carrots, peeled, 1/2" slices
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3celery stalks, 1/2" slices
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2 lbbeef stew meat, 1" cubes
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2 1/2 cdry red wine
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8sprigs fresh thyme
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3medium tomatoes, halved
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·salt and pepper, to taste
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1 Tbspolive oil
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4 cvegetable stock
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1 cinstant polenta
How to Make Tuscan Beef Stew and Polenta
- In large heavy pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and celery about 10 minutes. Add beef and saute until brown on all sides.
- Add wine and thyme and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
- To make polenta, bring stock to a boil over medium high heat. Lower to medium. Whisk in polenta Cook and stir until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Cook inside of a bowl with olive oil. Transfer polenta to oil-coated bowl and let sit 5-10 minutes to firm.
- Remove tomato skins and thyme sprigs. Turn polenta out of the bowl, slice, and serve with beef stew.
