TOMATO AND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH POLENTA CRUST

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My friend Kelli brought this over for dinner and it was just wonderful. Can't wait to make it myself. It's from Southern Living.

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans of petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Bring 3 cups of water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a 2qt saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in cornmeal; reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in steak seasoning and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Spread cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
  • Brown ground chuck in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Saute onion and zucchini in hot oil in skillet 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
  • Stir in beef, tomatoes, and tomato paste; simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes.
  • Pour beef mixture over cornmeal crust.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle casserole with parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 68.9, Sodium 1097.7, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 23.9

Topaz San Felipe
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a more flavorful sauce.


Justin Anay
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This casserole is a great comfort food dish. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Muhammad Tamjeed
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Overall, this casserole was a good, hearty meal. I would definitely make it again.


NLEN Ungjin
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The tomato sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste.


Cecelia Condon (GAMERGIRLNOTKARINA)
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I would have liked the casserole more if the polenta crust had been crispier.


Mayla Sanchez-fuller
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This casserole was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The flavors were amazing!


Razvan Ifrim
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed the polenta crust on this casserole. It was crispy and flavorful.


Jessica Dustyhorn
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I made this casserole for my picky kids and they loved it! The polenta crust was a fun and different twist on the traditional casserole.


Hafiz Ahmad Amjad Farooq 2020
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce and ground beef. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Voltren Xytech (Soothing Tides)
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Overall, this casserole was just okay. I've had better.


DaVinny Daddi
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The polenta crust was too dry for my liking.


Uttam Magaru
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Azan Junejo
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I wasn't sure what to expect with the polenta crust, but it was surprisingly good! The casserole was hearty and flavorful, and the polenta crust added a nice crispy touch.


Lucky Boss
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out delicious! The polenta crust was a nice change from the traditional bread or biscuit crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Marlena Kauffmann
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the polenta crust and the tomato and beef filling. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Tessy Adebanji
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The polenta crust was crispy and flavorful, and the tomato and beef filling was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.