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Beef Bolognese and Parmesan Polenta with Spinach

ready in 15 minutes

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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You'll master the making of both polenta and bolognese with this simple meal, plus have the added bonus of a yummy-licious dinner.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 5 oz. Baby Spinach
  • ½ cup Polenta
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    1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
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    1 oz. Grated Parmesan
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    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    700
  • Carbohydrates
    47g
  • Net Carbs
    33g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    40g
  • Sodium
    1680mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Small Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as Step 1.

  • If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as Step 1, breaking up meat until no pink remains, 6-8 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Cook, breaking up meat, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.

    Add spinach and stir occasionally until just wilted, 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat the Sauce

    Add marinara sauce and red pepper flakes (to taste), and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  3. 3

    Make the Polenta

    Once water-mirepoix mixture is boiling, pour in polenta in a steady stream. Stir constantly or whisk until incorporated.

    Remove from burner and stir in butter, Asiago, Parmesan, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing beef-spinach mixture on polenta. Bon appétit!

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