Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 1/2 cups bottled salsa
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free barbecue rub (such as Spice Hunter)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (16-ounce) tube of polenta, diced
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Method

  • Place the beef in a 2-quart casserole. Cover with lid, and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Drain well. Combine beef, salsa, rub, and beans in dish. Cover; microwave at HIGH 4 minutes or until hot.
  • Place the polenta in a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture on top of polenta, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.