Use print to print the article or save it as a PDF. “Save article” downloads a clean HTML copy for offline reading.
This comforting Polenta with Beef and Sausage Stew is a rustic Italian masterpiece perfect for cold evenings or family gatherings. The dish features tender cubes of lean beef and savory Italian sweet sausage simmered slowly until fork-tender. Aromatics like garlic, parsley, and bay leaf infuse the rich broth with deep, earthy flavors, while mushrooms and fresh tomatoes add texture and brightness. Served atop creamy, freshly cooked polenta, this meal offers a perfect balance of protein and comfort.
0
Add to Favorites
Polenta With Beef & Sausage Stew
Description
This comforting Polenta with Beef and Sausage Stew is a rustic Italian masterpiece perfect for cold evenings or family gatherings. The dish features tender cubes of lean beef and savory Italian sweet sausage simmered slowly until fork-tender. Aromatics like garlic, parsley, and bay leaf infuse the rich broth with deep, earthy flavors, while mushrooms and fresh tomatoes add texture and brightness. Served atop creamy, freshly cooked polenta, this meal offers a perfect balance of protein and comfort.Ingredients
Directions
-
Cut the beef into 1/2-inch cubes.
-
Remove the casing from the sausage and cut the meat into 1-inch pieces.
-
Chop the garlic and parsley together until almost pureed.
-
If using dried mushrooms, soak them in 1/2 cup lukewarm water for 15 minutes, then drain, reserving the water, and chop. If using fresh mushrooms, slice them thinly.
-
Combine olive oil, butter, and salt pork in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
-
Add the onions and saut slowly until medium brown.
-
Add the beef and sausage pieces and brown for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-
Add the garlic-parsley mixture, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
-
Pour in the white wine, stir well, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
-
Add the celery, carrots, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Stir and cook for 10 minutes longer.
-
Add the hot water and the reserved mushroom soaking water (if used). Stir, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
-
Grate a little nutmeg over the top and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes longer.
-
Test the beef for doneness. Taste for salt and add if necessary, keeping in mind the salt pork may have provided enough seasoning.
-
Serve the stew and gravy over freshly cooked polenta.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1992.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 100.1g154%
- Saturated Fat 33.7g169%
- Cholesterol 271.4mg91%
- Sodium 1016.9mg43%
- Total Carbohydrate 200.0g67%
- Dietary Fiber 67.6g271%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 104.4g209%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
beef stew, italian sausage, polenta, comfort food, rustic dinner, slow cooked, mushroom stew, hearty meal, winter dinner, family style, braised beef, italian cuisine, one pot meal, savory stew, polenta recipe
