Best 3 Beer And Maple Lentil Stew Recipes

Discover the enticing flavors and comforting warmth of "Beer and Maple Lentil Stew," a culinary journey that brings together hearty lentils, the robust character of beer, and the sweet embrace of maple syrup. Let's embark on an exploration of this hearty and flavorful dish, a perfect companion for chilly evenings or a cozy gathering with friends and family.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BEER AND MAPLE LENTIL STEW

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This wonderful cold-weather recipe fills you up. It really hits the spot when you want warm comfort food. The beer gives it a hearty flavor. The maple helps complement the bacon, onions, celery, and carrot base.

Provided by Zap Riecken

Categories Lentil Soup

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
3 cups beef stock
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon caraway seed
¼ teaspoon celery salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.
Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

BEER AND MAPLE LENTIL STEW

Beer and Maple Lentil Stew image

This wonderful cold-weather recipe fills you up. It really hits the spot when you want warm comfort food. The beer gives it a hearty flavor. The maple helps complement the bacon, onions, celery, and carrot base.

Provided by Zap Riecken

Categories Lentil Soup

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
3 cups beef stock
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon caraway seed
¼ teaspoon celery salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.
Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

BEER-BRAISED LENTILS

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This Puy lentil side dish is special enough for a dinner party - perfect with Tom Kerridge's salt-baked lamb shanks

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories Side dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
lamb trimmings from the shanks (if you have it - see Goes well with), finely diced
4 banana shallots , halved and finely sliced
200g puy lentils
175ml wheat beer
600ml lamb or beef stock
2 tbsp picked thyme leaves

Steps:

Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish over a high heat, add the lamb trimmings (if using) and cook until crisp. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside. Keep the dish on the heat but reduce to the lowest setting, add the shallots and cook for 15 mins.
Tip in the lentils and stir well to coat. Pour over the beer and let it bubble until almost all of it has evaporated. Return the crispy lamb trimmings to the dish (if using), add the stock and stir through the thyme. Simmer gently for 25 mins or until the lentils are just cooked. Pop on a lid and set aside, then reheat when the lamb is ready.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

Use a Dutch oven or large pot to make the stew. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the stew from burning.
If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute brown sugar or honey.
Add a bay leaf or two to the stew for extra flavor.
Serve the stew with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This hearty and flavorful stew is a perfect meal for a cold night. The lentils are packed with protein and fiber, while the beer and maple syrup add a unique depth of flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!