Mexican Beef Casserole with Polenta Dumplings

Mexican Beef Casserole with Polenta Dumplings
Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 2hours
Total time is 2hours 20minutes
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

18 Ingredients

Number of servings
6
Polenta dumplings
  • 2/3 cup polenta
  • 1 1/3 cups self-raising flour
  • 2/3 cup shredded pizza cheese
  • 1/3 cup milk, plus 1 tbs for brushing
  • 40grams unsalted butter, melted
  • 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1kilograms oyster blade beef steaks, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 1 large brown onion, halved, cut into thick wedges
  • 3 small carrots, thickly sliced
  • 2 sticks celery, thickly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 35grams Woolworths taco seasoning
  • 2tablespoons plain flour
  • 400grams canned cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup salt-reduced tomato paste
  • 400grams Mexican three-bean mix, rinsed, drained
  • 1/3 cup extra light sour cream
  • 1/4 bunch coriander

Description

Creamy, soft polenta dumplings are the perfect sponge to soak up all the Mexican flavours of this rich and hearty casserole.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook beef, in batches, for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2 of 4

Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and flour. Add 3/4 cup water and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato paste and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 11/2 hours or until beef is tender. Stir in beans.

Step 3 of 4

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. To make dumplings, combine polenta, flour and 1/3 cup cheese in a large bowl. Whisk milk and butter in a jug, then stir into polenta mixture. Shape mixture into 12 equal-sized balls.

Step 4 of 4

Arrange dumplings over beef mixture. Brush dumplings with remaining milk and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden-brown. Season well. Top with sour cream. Serve sprinkled with coriander.

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