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Prep Time15 min
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Cook Time1h i 45 min
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Serving6
This ground beef with beans and polenta is a hearty and flavorful baked dish that combines seasoned ground beef, red beans and creamy polenta with melted cheese. It is a comforting meal with a delicious combination of savory, spicy and slightly smoky flavors.
The ground beef is first cooked with onion, red bell pepper, garlic and a blend of spices, including chili flakes, cumin, paprika and oregano. Chopped tomatoes and water are then added, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. Cooked red beans are stirred in at the end to make the filling even more satisfying.
The meat and bean mixture is transferred to a baking dish and topped with a simple polenta mixture made with Edam cheese, egg and milk. More grated cheese is sprinkled on top before baking until golden and beautifully set.
This ground beef with beans and polenta is perfect for a filling family lunch or dinner. It can also be prepared ahead of time and baked when you’re ready to serve it.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned.
Add the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the chopped bell pepper, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper, paprika and oregano.
Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and water.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat.
Add the drained red beans and mix well.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Spread the ground beef and bean mixture evenly over the bottom of a baking dish.
In a bowl, combine the polenta, 30 g of the grated Edam cheese, egg, milk and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
Spread the polenta mixture evenly over the meat and beans.
Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and set. Serve warm.
