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Italian-Braised Beef

Parmesan Polenta Rounds
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg chopped onions (about 1½ cups)
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, drained
  • ½ (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • ½ Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except thyme in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until roast is tender.
  2. Serve over Parmesan Polenta Rounds recipe; sprinkle with thyme.



Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (17.6-oz) tube polenta, cut into 9 slices
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook polenta in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until crisp and golden brown.
  2. Transfer to a platter, and immediately sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
301
177
478
Fat (g) 5 6 11
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2 4
Protein (g) 36 5 41
Carb (g) 19 25 44
Fiber (g) 5 2 7