Best 6 Grandmas Beef Stew With Lentils Recipes

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If you're looking for a comforting and hearty meal that will warm you up on a cold day, then look no further than grandma's beef stew with lentils. This classic dish is made with tender beef, flavorful lentils, and a rich, savory broth. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your stew thick and hearty or thin and soupy, this recipe will show you how to make it just the way you like it. So grab your ingredients and your Dutch oven, and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF AND LENTIL STEW



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My mum is German and she would make this filling stew during the winter. We all loved it, so I thought I'd share!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons oil, or more as needed
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup dry lentils
4 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
11 ounces baby potatoes with skin
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour flour into a shallow bowl and dust steak with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear beef on all sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, lentils, beef broth, rosemary, and browned beef pieces to the skillet and stir well. Reduce heat, cover pot halfway with a lid, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the skillet. Simmer until lentils and potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 675.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GRANDMA'S BEEF STEW WITH LENTILS



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My Mother has made this stew for as long as I can remember. The lentils do a great job of making a nice thick gravy! Enjoy!

Provided by PJH7367

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb chuck steak
2 medium onions
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon marmite (or 1 T. Worcestershire Sauce)
1/4 pint stock
1 pint crushed tomatoes
4 large potatoes
2 large carrots
3 sticks celery
1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup red lentil
about 1-2 cups vegetables (see below)
leek
rutabaga
parsnip
green pepper
green beans

Steps:

  • Use a pressure cooker. Seal the meat in a small amount of oil, add onions, garlic, bay leaf marmite and stock. Bring to pressure then turn off the heat and leave the pressure cooker on the stove and allow to come to normal pressure so that you can remove the lid. Do not remove the pressure manually.
  • Add the tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables except the peas, stir well then pour the lentils over the top. Do NOT stir the lentils in at this point or they will burn onto the bottom of the pressure cooker. You have been warned!
  • Pressurize the cooker again, and again allow to come to normal pressure.
  • Test to check that the vegetables are cooked; if not, re-pressurize.
  • Add frozen vegetables and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir well and re-heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 111.5, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 16.5

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BEEF STEW



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Just like grandma used to make. Very little work goes into this homemade beef stew but it was always made with love. Serve with saltine crackers or yeast rolls.

Provided by COTTNBLOSM

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat, trimmed
6 cups water
1 large yellow onion, cut into large chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 red potatoes, cut into small chunks
5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Place stew meat, water, onion, salt, and pepper in a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until meat is fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Do not drain.
  • Add carrots and potatoes to the stew, stir, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in celery, green beans, corn, peas, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let cook for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 657 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

GRANDMA'S BEEF STEW



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This treasured dish was one of my grandma's favorites, and I have fond memories of making this stew with my mother.-Trisha Kaylor, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRANDMAS BEEF STEW



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This is my updated, documented version of my grandma's delicious beef stew - care packages of it kept me going through cold Ottawa winters in university and always was a source of comfort. Now I'm attempting to return the favour! It really is a "throw in whatever you have" recipe, so have fun with it.

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Stew

Time 8h

Yield 4 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

15 ounces round steaks
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion
3 large carrots
9 celery ribs
5 cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 large red peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped green beans
4 garlic cloves
2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can no-salt-added corn
5 red new potatoes, halved or 5 red new potatoes, quartered
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas
3 1/2 tablespoons Signature Secrets culinary thickener

Steps:

  • Cube the steak and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large, heavy pot (I used enameled cast iron).
  • Add the steak and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and bring back to temperature, then add the onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms and peppers.
  • Cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Add the cauliflower, beans, garlic, fresh tomatoes, corn and potatoes and stir inches.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth and stir in the salt, cocoa, allspice, cumin, thyme, paprika, Worcestershire, soy sauce, ketchup and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and add back the beef.
  • Partially cover and cook, stirring every hour or so, for 3 hours.
  • Cover the pot completely and cook, stirring every hour or so, for 3 hours.
  • Stir in the peas and Veloutine, bring back to a boil and cook until thickened.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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Hearty lentil and vegetable stew ready in 1 hour. Perfect for a tasty dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups dried lentils (10 ounces), sorted and rinsed
3 cups water
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons vegetable or beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 cups)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat lentils and water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except zucchini and lemon. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in zucchini. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Serve stew with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1510 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your beef stew. Choose high-quality beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: Browning the beef adds a depth of flavor to the stew. Be sure to brown the beef in a hot skillet until it is well-browned on all sides.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your stew will be. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Season the stew well: Don't be afraid to season your stew generously. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Simmer the stew for a long time: The longer you simmer the stew, the more tender the beef will become and the more flavors will meld together.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes: Beef stew is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Grandma's beef stew with lentils is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its tender beef, hearty lentils, and flavorful vegetables, this stew is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give this recipe a try.

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