Beef / Pork

Mexican Beef over Polenta is for Dinner.

Mexican Beef over Polenta takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Mexican Beef over Polenta takes 20 minutes to cook.

Mexican Beef over Polenta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Mexican Beef over Polenta are:

1 pound uncooked lean ground beef (7% fat)
1 small onion, chopped
14 .5 ounces of diced tomatoes, with chiles, drained, reserved 1 Tbsp of liquid (i.e Rotel)
1 cup canned corn, drained, or frozen, thawed corn kernels
2 Tbsp canned or jarred jalapeno peppers, pickled, chopped (optional)
3/4 tsp table salt, divided
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup polenta, quick (instant) cooking
3 cups canned chicken broth
1/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese or reduced-fat Colby Jack Cheese (optional topping)
2 Tbsp cilantro, or scallion, fresh, chopped

Here is how you make Mexican Beef over Polenta:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion, stirring frequently, until meat is fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain off any liquid. Stir in canned tomatoes and reserved liquid, corn, jalapenos (if using), 1/4 tsp of salt, cumin and pepper; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine cornmeal (polenta), broth and remaining 1/2 tsp of salt; stir well. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constatley, until cormenal is thick,--about 5 minutes.Spoon polenta onto a large serving plate, and top with beef mixture. Top with salsa, cheese, and cilantro (or scallion). Divide into 6 portions and serve. Calories for 6 servings is 283. Calories for 4 (larger portions) is 424.NOTES: The polenta will be soft after cooking but will firm up if allowed to stand for a few minutes before serving. This is one of my favorite Weight Watchers recipes.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SANDYGAR59.

The nutritional information for Mexican Beef over Polenta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 424.7

• Total Fat: 10.8 g
• Cholesterol: 75.4 mg
• Sodium: 1,477.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 41.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
• Protein: 34.0 g

Mexican Beef over Polenta is Mexican cuisine.