Polenta con salsa de carne ( With Meat Sauce)

       Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ (10-oz) package frozen chopped onion
• ½ (10-oz) package shredded carrots
• 1 tbsp bottled minced garlic
• 1½ lbs extra-lean ground beef
• 1 (28-oz) jar marinara sauce
• ⅓ cup half and half
• 1 (16-oz) tube heat-and-serve polenta, cut ½-inch thick
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• Cooking spray

      directions:

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  In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
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  Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess grease from pan.
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  Add marinara sauce and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 3 minutes, until heated through.
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  While sauce is cooking, coat a grill pan or skillet with cooking spray and cook polenta until heated through, about 1 minute on each side. Spoon sauce over polenta slices and sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

   
     tips:Substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef

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