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Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta Recipe

Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, cut into medium dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 lb stew beef , such as boneless chuck , trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
8 sprigs fresh thyme
3 medium tomatoes, halved
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 cup polenta ( coarse cornmeal)

Directions:

Make stew In heavy, large saucepan over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add beef and sauté, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to boil. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until beef is tender, about 2 hours.
While beef is simmering, make polenta Pour olive oil into large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside.
In heavy, large pot over moderately high heat, bring stock to boil. Lower heat to moderate and slowly add polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 10 minutes. Transfer to oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm.
Serve When beef is tender, use tongs to remove tomato skins (if desired) and thyme sprigs. Transfer stew to large serving bowl. Serve polenta alongside.
Cook's note: If you're short on time, instant polenta can be substituted for regular. The cooking method will be the same, but it should be ready in about 3 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1461.58 Kcal (6119 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.21g	43%
Cholesterol	29.48mg	10%
Sodium	38583.27mg	1608%
Potassium	1128.98mg	24%
Total Carbs	222.84g	74%
Sugars	13.12g	52%
Dietary Fiber	7.92g	32%
Protein	13.01g	26%
Vitamin C	21.3mg	35%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	55%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	119.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.74 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.14g	43%
Cholesterol	3.28mg	10%
Sodium	4296.17mg	1608%
Potassium	125.71mg	24%
Total Carbs	24.81g	74%
Sugars	1.46g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	32%
Protein	1.45g	26%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	55%
Iron	0.5mg	25%
Calcium	13.3mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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