Slow Cooker Beef And Polenta Food

CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, occasionally stirring, for 7 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the yogurt and cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, and tomatoes (if desired). Remove from heat.
• Divide the rice and chicken among individual bowls, spoon the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the cilantro.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND POLENTA

Steps:

• Toss the beef with the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Scatter the mushrooms and garlic in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker; top with the beef. Add the pepperoncini, brine, tomatoes and beef broth. Cover and cook on low until the beef is tender, 8 hours.
• Uncover the slow cooker and let stand 5 minutes. Spoon off any fat from the top and discard. Shred the beef with 2 forks.
• Meanwhile, cook the polenta as the label directs. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan and butter until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the beef mixture.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF RAGOUT ON POLENTA

Steps:

• Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, layer all ingredients in order listed, except polenta.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• About 10 minutes before serving, heat polenta as directed on package. Arrange 2 warm polenta slices on each individual serving plate. Top each with about 1 cup beef mixture.

ROSEMARY BEEF ROAST OVER CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• 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 until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., 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 sides of pan, 15-20 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.

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.

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS WITH CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Combine carrot, onions and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker.
• Rinse ribs and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large, wide pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Add ribs, in batches, and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer, as cooked, to slow cooker.
• Stir together tomatoes, broth, wine, parsley, cornstarch and tomato paste in a bowl; pour over ribs. Add bay leaf.
• Cover and cook, 9 to 11 hours on LOW or 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours on HIGH.
• After cooking, skim off any fat from top (discard bay leaf).
• Combine 3-3/4 cups water, the polenta and salt in a large saucepan over moderately high heat.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Serve ribs over polenta and garnish with parsley, if desired.

SLOW-COOKER POLENTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine 12 cups broth, cornmeal, onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt. Cook, covered, on low , 6-8 hours, until liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cream, cheese, butter, pepper and remaining broth. If desired, serve with additional cheese.