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PALERMO POT ROAST & PEPPERS WITH POLENTA
Edwina Gadsby, MT

Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes ยท Makes 4 servings

1

 

package (1-3/4 to 2-1/2 pounds) refrigerated fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy

1

 

tablespoon olive oil

2

 

cups frozen mixed red, yellow and green bell peppers with onions, defrosted

2

 

cups prepared chunky-style pasta sauce with garlic

1/2

 

cup red wine or beef broth

1/4

 

cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

1

 

cup quick-cooking polenta

3/4

 

cup shredded Italian cheese blend

 

 

Salt and pepper

1/4

 

cup shredded Italian cheese blend

1. Remove pot roast from package; cut pot roast into smaller chunks. Reserve gravy for other use.

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pepper mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beef; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil.

3. Meanwhile prepare polenta according to package directions. Remove from heat and whisk in 3/4 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

4. Serve beef and sauce with polenta. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.

Cook's Tip:
The following brands of fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast have received the beef industry's Mark of Quality for exceptional taste and satisfaction: Harris Ranch , Hormel , John Morrell Convenient Cuisine , Mosey's Time for Dinner , Prima Della , Red Oak Farms , RMH Quick and Easy and Schwan's .

Nutrition information per serving:
808 calories; 62 g protein; 65 g carbohydrate; 18 g fat; 2,233 mg sodium; 171 mg cholesterol; 17.7 mg niacin; 1.4 mg vitamin B6; 6.2 mcg vitamin B12; 6.2 mg iron; 16.0 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.

Funded in part by The Beef Checkoff   ©2010 Cattlemen's Beef Board.