CHILI WITH POLENTA AND VEGETABLES

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Creamy polenta serves as an excellent canvas for hearty beef chili and garlicky sauteed spinach and mushrooms. If you make the chili in advance, the rest of the dish comes together quickly enough for a weeknight.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups whole milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup quick-cooking polenta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered or halved
10 cups chopped fresh spinach (from 2 bunches, tough stems removed)
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 cups Easy Beef Chili

Steps:

  • In a pot, bring milk and 2 1/2 cups water to a simmer; season lightly with salt. Whisking constantly, add polenta in a thin stream. Reduce heat to low; cook, whisking occasionally, until polenta is tender and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper; cover to keep warm.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high, heat oil and garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard garlic; add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and pepper, and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat chili. Serve with vegetables over polenta.

Bigmarc Haywood
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This chili is delicious! The polenta and vegetables add a great texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Bahati Ronald
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. The polenta and vegetables make it so hearty and flavorful. I usually serve it with a side of cornbread or tortilla chips.


Usman Mubarak
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the chili and they turned out great. The polenta was a nice touch, too.


Kayden Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The polenta and vegetables really made a difference, and the chili was actually quite delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gumani Mavhungu
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I especially love the addition of polenta and vegetables, which makes it a complete meal in one bowl.


Sheena McRae
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I love chili, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The polenta and vegetables add a great depth of flavor, and the spice level is just right. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Nick Pigmon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chili turned out great! I used a mix of ground beef and ground turkey, and I added a can of black beans for extra protein. The polenta was a nice change from the usual rice or pasta, and it helped to thicken the


Tsegaye Tsega
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Just tried this chili recipe and it was amazing! The polenta was a great addition and gave it a nice creamy texture. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again soon.


idah kasokola
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chili recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The polenta and vegetables added a unique twist that made it stand out from the rest. The spice level was perfect for me, but if you like it hotter, you


Dulanjan Ushara
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This chili with polenta and vegetables was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a nice level of spice that didn't overpower the other ingredients. The polenta was creamy and smooth, and the vegetables added a nice crunch and