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      Southwest Beef Polenta

• 1 pound ground beef
  1 jar (16 ounces) prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
  1 package (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
  2 cups instant polenta
  1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chillies, drained well
  2 cups shredded Mexican or Italian cheese blend

1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.
 Stir in salsa and taco seasoning; cook over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 Meanwhile prepare polenta according to package directions. Stir in chillies and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
 Serve beef mixture over polenta; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Makes 4 servings.

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