Beef, Chilli and Red Wine Casserole With Polenta

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 7
Beef, Chilli and Red Wine Casserole With Polenta
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

210 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons low-fat margarine
1 1/2 kg lean chuck , steak cut into 3 cm pieces
3 garlic cloves , crushed
3 chilies , seeded and sliced thinly
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large yellow onion , sliced thickly
380 g tomatoes , chopped coarsely
1 can tomato puree
180 ml dry red wine
125 ml beef stock
1 1/8 liters water
170 g polenta
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
452
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
This Beef, Chilli and Red Wine Casserole is a comforting and flavourful dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is cooked slowly in a rich sauce made with red wine and tomatoes, until it's tender and fall-apart delicious. The chillies add a nice kick of heat, while the polenta on the side provides a creamy and comforting contrast. This is a great dish to make on the weekend, as it can be reheated easily throughout the week for an easy and delicious meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 160°C.
2.Heat up the margarine in a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat.
3.Add the beef into the dish and cook for 10 minutes, until browned.
4.Add the garlic, chilies and Dijon mustard to the dish and cook for another minute or so.
5.Add the onion, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, red wine and beef stock into the dish, and bring it to a boil.
6.Once boiling, remove from the heat and put the lid on the dish.
7.Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 2 and a half hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
8.In a separate pot, bring the water to the boil, and then add the polenta.
9.Stir the polenta until it thickens and turn off the heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
10.Serve the casserole with the polenta on the side. Enjoy!

PROS

This casserole is hearty and flavourful, with tender pieces of beef and a rich sauce.

It’s a great option for meal prep, as it can be reheated easily and tastes even better the next day.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of time to make, as it needs to be cooked slowly for a couple of hours.

It also contains red meat, which should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a good source of protein, iron and zinc, which are important for muscle growth and repair.
The tomatoes and chilies in this dish also provide antioxidants, which can help to reduce inflammation in the body.

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