Tomato And Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Tomato And Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust


1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Bring 3 cups of water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a 2qt saucepan over medium heat.

3. Whisk in cornmeal; reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened.

4. Remove from heat, and stir in steak seasoning and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.

5. Spread cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

6. Brown ground chuck in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and transfer to a bowl.

7. Saute onion and zucchini in hot oil in skillet 5 minutes or until crisp tender.

8. Stir in beef, tomatoes, and tomato paste; simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes.

9. Pour beef mixture over cornmeal crust.

10. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese.

11. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

12. Sprinkle casserole with parsley just before serving.

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