
Simply Scratch · by Laurie McNamara
Beef + Mushroom Ragu over Fried Polenta
NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 68%
CARBS 31G24% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC20G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G45% OF CAL
10G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
This hearty beef and mushroom ragu is a robust, herbaceous sauce served over crispy fried polenta. It's rich and satisfying with layers of flavor from tomatoes, mushrooms, and Italian seasonings. Serve it as a rustic dinner main.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grits
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 5 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds ground beef (I use a combination of 1 lb. chuck and sirloin each)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 28 ounces canned whole San Marzano tomatoes (pulsed in a food processor until slightly chunky)
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (plus more for serving)
- 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- red pepper flakes (for serving (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
CAL 25%·PRO 68%
CARBS 31G24% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC20G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G45% OF CAL
10G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1188mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 438mg
- Calcium
- 91mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1188MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
