Polenta and lamb bake recipe

Polenta and Lamb Bake recipe

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Recipe intro

This Polenta and Lamb Bake recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that will satisfy your cravings. The combination of tender lamb and creamy polenta creates a mouthwatering flavor profile. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The lamb is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

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Polenta and lamb bake recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	polenta
800 ml	vegetable stock
1	onion, chopped
1 tbsp	olive oil
300 g	minced lamb
250 g	canned chopped tomatoes with juice
	salt and pepper
1 tsp	oregano, dried
30 g	butter
100 g	freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring the vegetable stock to the boil, then stir in the polenta. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Rinse a rectangular bowl or dish with cold water, spoon in the firm polenta and flatten. Allow to cool.

Chop the onion, then sauté in a skillet until lucent, add the minced meat and cook stirring until crumbly. Add the tomatoes with their juice and boil down a bit. Season to taste with salt, pepper and oregano.

Divide the minced meat on the bottom of a rectangular dish. Cut the polenta in squares and layer them overlapping on top of the minced meat. Sprinkle with melted butter and the cheese.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 200°C.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a