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Balanced LunchItalian High ProteinGluten Free

Balsamic-glazed Lean Beef with Soft Polenta, Kale & Cucumber

Ready in about 25 minutes, this hearty lean beef and soft polenta dish is built for fat-loss phases — 483 kcal and 44g protein.

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Ingredients

  • 140g Beef Mince
  • 160g polenta
  • 80g kale
  • 80g cucumber
  • 15g balsamic vinegar
  • 5g honey
  • 3g garlic
  • 5g olive oil
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the kale and cucumber, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.

  3. 3

    Brown the lean beef mince in a hot pan for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, then drain any excess fat.

  4. 4

    Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the kale and cucumber for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: soft polenta first, then the veg and lean beef, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

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