Beefragoutonpolenta Recipes

BEEF RAGOUT ON POLENTA

Steps:

• In 4 to 6 quart slow cooker, layer onion, bell pepper, carrots, beef, pepper and pasta sauce.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

BEEF EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, scallions, and bell pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add ground beef, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin to the onion mixture. Cook and stir beef until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then cover and place in the refrigerator until meat is completely cooled, about 1 hour.
• Remove filling from the refrigerator and transfer into a colander to drain. Return filling to the Dutch oven.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Liberally grease a baking sheet with butter.
• Place about 2 tablespoons filling into the center of an empanada disc. Fold empanada in half into a crescent shape, press the edges of the dough together with a fork or your fingers to seal, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining empanadas and filling. Brush tops with egg white.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

BEEF RAGOUT

Steps:

• Heat the margarine in a large non-stick skillet.
• Brown the beef cubes on all sides over high heat; transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven.
• Lower the heat under the skillet and add the onion and garlic; stir and cook about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to the large pot.
• Add 1/2 cup water, the parsley, orange zest, rosemary, bay leaves, cinnamon, and salt to the large pot.
• Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
• Add water if the mixture becomes dry.
• Remove the bay leaves.
• Add the mushrooms and green pepper, stir, cover, and cook about 5 minutes more.