BEEF AND LENTIL CHILI

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Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. Everyone who asks for this recipe is amazed at how simple it is. -Cindy Agee, Lewiston, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion, crumbling meat, over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add lentils and water. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water if mixture seems too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Zoe Barnes
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This chili is the best!


Agwuncha Chiamaka
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I can't wait to make this chili again.


Grayson Lightner
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This chili is a keeper.


A_B_D_U_L 1
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Kyle Black
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I love that this chili is gluten-free.


Thomas Allen
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This chili is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and ate it all week.


Don Bhai
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect.


Rana shayrar
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover beef.


Seif Hossam
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I love the combination of beef and lentils in this chili.


Abdurahman Sirad
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying.


Sinicry
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I've tried many chili recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Isabel Mambwe
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This chili is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Bisma Hotinatkhat
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I love that this chili is made with lentils. It gives it a great texture and it's a good source of protein.


Hola Burger
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This chili is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Zeeshan Jani
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit.


Hey It's me
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried.


konil gemar
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I made this chili for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two bowls.


Jude Obinna
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This chili is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.