1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup beef broth
2 cups water
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
Optional: Additional rosemary and Parmesan cheese
1. Mix rosemary, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper; rub over meat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat. Transfer meat a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add broth to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 7 to 9 hours or until meat is tender.
2. For polenta, in a large heavy saucepan, bring water, milk and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from side of pan, 15 to 20 minutes. (Mixture will be very thick.) Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and butter. Serve with roast. If desired, serve with additional rosemary and Parmesan cheese.
Five Star Recipe
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 471 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.