Beef and Chorizo Stew with Polenta Recipe - Le Gourmet TV

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: stew meat

Stew meat can be more economical while still providing good flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced beef chuck, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add sliced chorizo and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add canned tomatoes with juice, beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, prepare polenta according to package instructions, stirring until creamy.

Serve the stew over a bed of polenta, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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