Beef with Polenta

Name: Beef with Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; Beef; 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 cup red wine (optional, or substitute beef broth); 1 cup beef broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish); Polenta; 4 cups water or chicken broth; 1 cup yellow cornmeal (polenta); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese