Seriously Simple: Celebrate New Year's Eve with a decadent, Italian-style dish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large onions, finely chopped
12 whole peeled garlic cloves, dark ends removed
2 small yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into small dice, about 2 cups
1 cup full-bodied red wine like Merlot or Zinfandel
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons balsamic syrup
Creamy polenta (recipe follows)
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