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.
Ingredients
- 140g Beef Mince
- 160g polenta
- 80g kale
- 80g cucumber
- 15g balsamic vinegar
- 5g honey
- 3g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- 20g rocket
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the kale and cucumber, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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3
Brown the lean beef mince in a hot pan for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, then drain any excess fat.
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Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the kale and cucumber for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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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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