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Polenta con Tuco Uruguaya
A comforting and hearty dish featuring creamy polenta topped with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce (tuco). This is a classic Uruguayan comfort food, perfect for a satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 1.5 cups Polenta (cornmeal)
- 6 cups Water or milk
- to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese(grated, optional)
- 500 g Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 medium Carrot(grated or finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 400 g Crushed tomatoes(canned)
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1/2 cup Red wine(optional)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 Bay leaf
- to taste Salt and pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
For the Tuco (Meat Sauce): Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated carrot, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensuring the vegetables are well softened builds a good flavor base. - 2
Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
💡 Conseils de pro: Browning the meat well adds depth of flavor. - 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is rich and thickened.
💡 Conseils de pro: Low and slow cooking is key for a tender and flavorful tuco. - 4
For the Polenta: While the tuco is simmering, bring 6 cups of water or milk (or a combination) to a boil in a large saucepan. Add salt to taste.
💡 Conseils de pro: Using milk adds extra creaminess to the polenta. - 5
Gradually whisk in the polenta in a steady stream to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thick and creamy, about 20-30 minutes. Stir in butter and optional Parmesan cheese.
💡 Conseils de pro: Constant stirring is essential for smooth polenta. - 6
Remove the bay leaf from the tuco. Serve the creamy polenta topped generously with the rich meat sauce. Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
💡 Conseils de pro: This dish is best served hot.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓The longer the tuco simmers, the richer the flavor will be.
- ✓For a smoother polenta, use a whisk.
- ✓Leftover polenta can be cooled, sliced, and then fried or grilled.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the tuco.
- Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes into the tuco for a little heat.