Ticino Style Beef and Pepper Stew with Soft Polenta
This braised dish pairs beef chuck, cubed with red bell pepper, sliced, instant polenta, dry and beef broth. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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119g beef chuck, cubed298 kcal
67g yellow onion, chopped27 kcal
104g red bell pepper, sliced32 kcal
13g tomato paste11 kcal
7g olive oil62 kcal
60g red wine49 kcal
104g water0 kcal
41g instant polenta, dry152 kcal
187g beef broth (low sodium)11 kcal
1g dried thyme1 kcal
1g black pepper2 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
Cooking instructions
olive oilblack peppersalt
Season the beef with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef, 4-5 minutes.
yellow onionred bell peppertomato paste
Add the onion and bell pepper; cook 4 minutes, scraping browned bits. Stir in tomato paste and cook 30 seconds.
red winewaterdried thyme
Pour in the red wine and water, add thyme, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until beef is tender and sauce is reduced.
instant polentabeef broth (low sodium)
Meanwhile, bring the broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in polenta and cook, stirring, 6-8 minutes until creamy. Serve the stew over the polenta.
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