Taco Bake with polenta top crust

Thought I'd use some of our pulled pork to make a burrito . . . but this is what I came up with instead. I'll created more of a guide than an actual recipe as amounts can vary. I just made a small skillet full for Barry and me. Lots of possibilities -- add corn, black olives, use ground beef and taco seasoning or whatever you might have on hand.

Taco Bake with polenta top crust 

Olive oil

Roasted pork, shredded or pulled pork

Green onions, sliced

Minced garlic

Ground cumin 

Chili powder

Black beans or pinto

Salsa

Prepared polenta

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Paprika

Chopped tomatoes & cilantro

1. Heat a little oil in a skillet, add cooked pork and onions and cook until meat is lightly brown and crusted; add a little garlic at the end of cooking time.
   
   
   
2. Sprinkle with cumin and chili powder and spoon in drained beans and a little salsa (just enough to moisten)
   
3. Top with a layer of prepared polenta.

   

   Prepared polenta ready to spoon over meat and beans.

4. Top with shredded cheese and paprika.
   
5. Bake in at preheated 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. 
6. Garnishes skillet casserole with chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
   
   
   
   

Taco Bake with polenta top crust 

Olive oil

Roasted pork, shredded or pulled pork

Green onions, sliced

Minced garlic

Ground cumin 

Chili powder

Black beans or pinto

Salsa

Prepared polenta

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Paprika

Chopped tomatoes & cilantro

1. Heat a little oil in a skillet, add cooked pork and onions and cook until meat is lightly brown and crusted; add a little garlic at the end of cooking time.
2. Sprinkle with cumin and chili powder and spoon in drained beans and a little salsa (just enough to moisten)
3. Top with a layer of prepared polenta.
4. Top with shredded cheese and paprika.
5. Bake in at preheated 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. 
6. Garnishes skillet casserole with chopped tomatoes and cilantro.