Soft polenta: a mouth-watering recipe with ground beef

Soft polenta originates from northern Italy, but today it is consumed all over the world, especially in countries such as Argentina, Romania, Uruguay and Brazil.

However, in Italy, their version of polenta is fried or grilled, something different from what we are used to.

In Italy it was the basis of the diet of the population and Roman legionaries, being made mainly from oat flour, but after the Spanish introduced corn to Europe in 1492, the recipe changed.

And today we are going to learn how to make soft polenta, a Brazilian recipe, with ground beef, which goes well with everything. It can be eaten with rice, with meat ragout, ham and can even be paired with wine.

How to prepare soft polenta with ground meat?

To prepare this recipe, which is so well-known in Brazil, find out the necessary ingredients, starting with the polenta:

• 5 cups of water;
• 2 tablespoons of butter;
• 1 cup of cornmeal;
• 1 pinch of nutmeg;
• 1 teaspoon of salt.

Now the ingredients for the ground meat:

• 200g ground beef;
• 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in half a cup of boiling water;
• 3 large, ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped;
• 1 tablespoon of basil;
• 1 chopped onion;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Preparing soft polenta

Let's start by preparing the star of this dish. First, separate the ingredients and put the water, butter, salt and nutmeg in a pan.

Gradually add the cornmeal and stir constantly until it starts to boil. Once it does, let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Transfer to a baking dish and let it cool or eat it hot, whichever you prefer.

Preparing ground meat

Now let's learn how to make the ground meat that accompanies your delicious soft polenta.

Start by placing a pan over medium heat with olive oil and onion, sauté well and add the ground beef to the pan. Add the dissolved beef broth and let it sauté for another 10 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated.

When it dries, it's time to add the tomatoes, mix well and let them cook for at least 15 minutes. Finally, add the basil and adjust the salt if necessary;

To serve your soft polenta with ground beef, place the polenta on a plate with the ground beef on top and a little sauce. It will be delicious and you will love this meal, you can be sure!

Soft polenta with ground beef is a delicious combination that is sure to make your mouth water. Creamy, flavorful polenta paired with well-seasoned ground beef creates a comforting and satisfying meal.

Over time you will realize that this recipe is amazing to prepare on cold days or for something more comforting, with friends and family, and is also very versatile and practical.