Chili Beef Polenta Bake

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• CD6312736
  
  
  
  

  30 of 33 people found this review helpful
  "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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  15 of 15 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  how much is one serving? - 1/14/12
  
  

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

  
  
  
• LEFTHANDLUKE
  
  
  Good
  

  5 of 6 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Bad
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I really did not like this at all. It was bland and mushy. - 1/21/12
  
  
• JOANNE22380
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  O.K.
  

  2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM - 9/17/12
  
  
• MRSMAGNIFICENT
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Quick and easy meal with a salad - 3/31/21
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 10/5/20
  
  
• CD1987279
  
  
  
  
  awesome - 9/4/20
  
  
• NEPTUNE1939
  
  
  Very Good
  
  tasty - 2/22/20
  
  
• 2DAWN4
  
  
  
  
  I tweaked it just a bit! It was very good. - 1/12/20
  
  
• ELRIDDICK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  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
  
  
• KITT52
  
  
  Good
  
  I love this, husband not so much.... - 11/15/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great - 10/30/19
  
  
• POSEY440
  
  
  O.K.
  
  Nice - 3/22/19
  
  
• EGGBASKET1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Tasty - 3/11/19
  
  
• TWEETYKC00
  
  
  
  
  pretty decent - 3/6/19
  
  
• ANHELIC
  
  
  
  
  I like polenta and this sounds like a tasty and healthy different one to try. Thanks for sharing. - 2/16/19
  
  
• MBPP50
  
  
  
  
  Great - 1/30/19
  
  
• OBSESSEDHIKER
  
  
  
  
  good flavours - 1/27/19
  
  
• GEORGE815
  
  
  
  
  Nice looking recipe - 1/14/19
  
  
• SISTERPRETTY
  
  
  
  
  interesting... - 1/2/19
  
  
• MNABOY
  
  
  Good
  
  Good and tasty - 11/8/18
  
  
• SUNSHINE99999
  
  
  
  
  so good - 10/23/18
  
  
• RYCGIRL
  
  
  
  
  very good - 10/7/18
  
  
• ROBBIEY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I have never had polenta. This should be interesting. - 9/28/18
  
  
• NANCYPAT1
  
  
  
  
  Interesting! - 9/14/18
  
  
• CD10691323
  
  
  
  
  This looks really good. - 9/9/18
  
  
• HOTPINKCAMARO49
  
  
  
  
  So easy and delicious! - 9/4/18
  
  
• LOSER05
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Yummy. - 8/6/18
  
  
• BABY_GIRL69
  
  
  Good
  
  It was different we ate it but if I do again I'll take in more suggestions / subs from other users - 3/11/18
  
  
• PICKIE98
  
  
  
  
  The recipe is incomplete. What kind of cheese? - 2/26/18
  
  
• JANIEWWJD
  
  
  
  
  OMG, this was so good!!! - 2/20/18
  
  
• TWINZ_LOCZ
  
  
  
  
  this dish looks very good - 1/21/18
  
  
• DEE107
  
  
  
  
  looks good - 1/2/18
  
  
• RO2BENT
  
  
  
  
  Substitute chicken - 12/31/17
  
  
• MOMMY445
  
  
  Good
  
  tasty - 11/21/17
  
  
• 1RETSGM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very Good - 11/17/17
  
  
• ROSSYFLOSSY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Looks delicious! - 10/1/17
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  I made my own whole grain polenta in my vita mix. - 9/17/17
  
  
• MICMAC1007
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Used Rotel instead of tomatoes, a variety of seasonings instead of chili seasoning, ground turkey instead of ground beef. Next time will add some shredded zucchini to get some extra veggies in there. And maybe add an egg or two to add some extra protein. Definitely a nice base recipe - 3/21/17
  
  
• JIBBIE49
  
  
  
  
  Sounds good. - 2/7/17
  
  
• CD4114015
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great - 2/7/17
  
  
• PEGGIE0203
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This recipe was a hit with my family. I want to try it with Mennonite sausage, Italian seasonings and drained canned tomatoes. - 11/11/15
  
  
• ACLANCY1
  
  
  
  
  I found this reply troubling: 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.
  Why do you intentionally mislead your readers? This practice is fraudulent! - 3/3/15
  
  
• TEDDYBEAR4788
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Made this for dinner tonight. Super easy. Will make it again but will add extra veggies to it. Maybe a can of corn or even some black beans. - 12/29/14
  
  
• DARLENEDEE33
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Taste great and gluten free. - 10/20/13
  
  
• BURLAPDOG
  
  
  Very Good
  
  A little bland. I wasn't sure what "package chili seasoning" meant and just used some chili powder. Easy to make, though. - 11/20/12
  
  
• GET2MYPASSION
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I can't wait to make this!!! this will be my perfect lunch! - 11/16/12
  
  
• CD13111586
  
  
  
  

  0 of 8 people found this review helpful
  This recipe is too high in fat ..cholesterol and sodium. - 10/18/12
  
  
• DAWNF1473
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Can't wait to try' - 9/15/12
  
  
• HEALTHYGURL2
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Looks delicious. - 3/29/12
  
  
• KATHLEEN1313
  
  
  
  
  Made it just the way it said, yum... - 3/8/12
  
  
• BXRMOOMI1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this dish for dinner tonight, it was soo good, I used turkey instead of beef and chopped the tomatoes to make it look like a taco salad! Yummy - 1/17/12
  
  
• PHYLCK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Tried this recipe with what I had on hand. So I used beef broth to cook the polenta and chunked 1lb. turkey, 2 Tbs. chili powder,1 can diced stewed tomatoes. - 1/12/12
  
  
• CD11545374
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Wicked Awesome. - 1/12/12
  
  
• EMPRESSGAIL
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I will try this it sounds yummy. we call Polenta cornmeal in Trinidad - 1/7/12
  
  
• MINI-ME2BE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Ohhhhhhh YUMMMYYYY Thanks for sharing! - 1/7/12
  
  
• AXEL_038
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  It was an excellent dish. I prepared it for my family and the kids were crazy with the recipe. We really enjoyed it!!! - 12/26/11