For the Ricotta Polenta:

• 7 oz instant polenta
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 7 oz whole milk ricotta
• 3 oz grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Meatballs:

• 1.1 lbs ground meat (70% pork, 30% beef or preferred blend)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried onion
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

For the Beer Gravy:

• 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp flour
• Chopped chives, for garnish