Polenta (Ground Beef) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. salt
1 lb. extended ground beef
1/3 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
dash of pepper
1/2 c. finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Mix 1 cup cold water, the cornmeal and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in heavy saucepan.
Stir in cornmeal mixture and bring again to a boil, stirring until thickened.
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Pour into lightly oiled 8-inch square pan and chill several hours, overnight or until firm.