Braised Grass-Fed Beef Ragu With Creamy Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 1/4 pounds grass-fed round roast beef
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion
• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
• 4 small carrots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups water and/or broth
• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley