Beef Stew with Red Wine over Polenta – Anolon

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 red onions, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
• 4 carrots , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 12 garlic cloves
• 8 ounces white mushrooms, halved
• 2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 6 fresh parsley sprigs
• 5 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup instant polenta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese