Polenta Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
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Polenta (see recipe below)
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak or lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
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8 ounces boiling onions, peeled
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4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1 14 ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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1/2 cup snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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Flat-leaf parsley (optional)
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3 1/2 cups milk
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup cold water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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