Chili Beef Polenta Bake
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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 lb extra lean ground beef1 pkg chili seasoning1 cup instant polenta2 medium tomatoes, sliced1 cup shredded cheesecilantro to top
Directions
Brown beef and add seasoning - stir to combine.

Cook polenta according to directions - 3 cups boiling water to 1 cup polenta. When done, add beef mixture to polenta and stir.

Press polenta & beef mix into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Top with sliced tomatoes, cheese & cilantro.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned and casserole is heated through.

Serve with a side of my Guacamole for a truly awesome dish!

Enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 8 Servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KITHKINCAID.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 264.1
  • Total Fat: 13.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.5 mg
  • Sodium: 278.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 15.2 g

Member Reviews
  • CD6312736
     "Polenta" is pretty much corn meal mush -- you can cook 1 cup of yellow corn meal (or masa harina) in 3 cups boiling water for the same thing. Stir occasionally while the water simmers. (This is also known as Romanian "mamaliga", served as a side dish in place of potatoes.) - 1/7/12
  • EVIEBELL
     This recipe is AWESOME! I did tweak it a little bit--I used a can of diced tomatoes with chilis as opposed to the fresh tomato and used fat free cheddar. Made this way, the recipe has under 200 calories per (big!) serving and more protein than carbs. - 3/20/12
  • KRISTEN282
     I used this recipe as inspiration. I used a 1/2 lb of ground turkey and added a can of diced tomatoes and kidney beans. Then I made the polenta, added part of it to the chili, but the rest I spread out in my baking dish, then layered the chili and cheese on top. So good, thanks!! - 2/8/12
  • BECKYB73
     I loved this. I didn't have any chili seasoning, but I did have taco seasoning on hand, so I made the beef with that. I then baked with cheese on top only. I served with salsa, quacamole and plain greek yogurt. Fantastic! - 1/15/12
  • PKDEZIGNS
     how much is one serving? - 1/14/12

    Reply from KITHKINCAID (2/7/12)
    It's about 1 cup. Hope that helps!

  • LEFTHANDLUKE
     why not personalize your flavors with mexican chili powder,adobo,cumin,small dash achiote powder,and like that, i feel the packets of pre-fab seasonings are to much money for the amount you get...i pay a little more up front for large containers of spices,and blend my own,it's better,less salt. - 11/13/12
  • BIRKIE528
     This was really good, fast & easy. I used ground turkey instead of beef. Added onions, peppers, spinach & mushrooms to bulk it up. I didn't use the tomatoe, but next time I think I will add some salsa, or canned tomatoes to it for something different. This is going to be a weekly dish for me!!! - 7/13/12
  • ROSEBOMB
     I really did not like this at all. It was bland and mushy. - 1/21/12
  • JOANNE22380
     So yummy! I did change a couple of things. I added a can of Rotel, and a can of black beans. Super dooper delicious! - 9/9/12
  • MARYELLEN301
     Made my own Polenta w/corn meal. Used ground Turkey and followed the recipe exactly. Mine looked NOTHING like the picture! I thought the tomatoes were unnecessary, but did get in some veggies. It was OK, but I don't think I'll be making it again. Made Guac as a side. Took a pic but how do I post it? - 1/24/12

    Reply from KITHKINCAID (2/7/12)
    Hey MARYELLEN - Spark uses stock pictures for the recipes they feature. Mine definitely looked nothing like that either! I think there's a link on the recipe to post your picture.

  • CD12978682
     GREAT inexpensive casserole!! For those that don't know, Polenta is northern for GRITS (for the most part at least). So I made this with Grits and was surprised by how good it was. I My 9 year old even loved it. This is going to the next pot-luck at work (because I am cheap like that). - 10/22/13
  • CD13104299
     Really wish the amount of each serving was printed along or instead of the total number of servings.
    This looks like a good one to try and will do soon. - 10/18/12
  • SEXYISBACK01
     MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM - 9/17/12
  • MRSMAGNIFICENT
     This sounds delicious! Any other vegetarians out there try this recipe using TVP (textured vegetable protein) instead of meat? I'd love to try that. - 3/29/12
  • SPARX1111
     awesome loved it and so did my family. my dad is a big eater and picky he loved it. made it with chicken breast . - 1/24/12
  • MISSBEXIE
     My hubby loved this! I used ground turkey as that is what I had in the freezer. I served it with fresh avocado and tortilla chips on the side. - 1/18/12
  • SPAZWRITER
     Sounds like a great dish - but I'm thinking I would layer it. Have to try it now. thanks!! - 12/15/11
  • AZMOMXTWO
     thank you - 7/13/21
  • WHITEANGEL4
     Quick and easy meal with a salad - 3/31/21
  • FISHGUT3
     thanks - 10/5/20
  • CD1987279
     awesome - 9/4/20
  • NEPTUNE1939
     tasty - 2/22/20
  • 2DAWN4
     I tweaked it just a bit! It was very good. - 1/12/20
  • ELRIDDICK
     Thanks for sharing - 12/26/19
  • LIL-VIXEN
     I haven't made this yet, but I plan on adding it to my list of recipes to try. - 11/22/19



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