LENTIL AND BEEF STEW

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A hearty ground beef and lentil stew that can be served alone or over pasta or rice.

Provided by Mike Pellerin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
2 cups beef broth
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1 ½ cups dry lentils, rinsed and sorted
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup boiling water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and bell peppers to the pot and saute until slightly caramelized, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir 2 cups water, beef broth, tomatoes, lentils, mushrooms, tomato paste, vinegar, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, and black pepper into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until lentils are tender, about 1 hour. Add boiling water as needed to keep lentils from sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 318.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Family Westley
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. It can be reheated and served later.


Nasre Mohammed
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I would recommend serving this stew with a side of crusty bread or rice.


Tanjina Nijhu
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This stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Marcon FF
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I love that this recipe uses lentils. They add a nice texture and flavor to the stew.


Myster Ysm (Mysterysm)
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This is a great basic stew recipe. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste.


john werner
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I followed the recipe exactly and my stew turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Suvo ghosh Ghosh
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This stew was too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.


Eva Babirye
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I found that the beef was a bit tough. I would recommend using a different cut of beef next time.


Hegazy Saber
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This stew is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Onri Gagnon
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to this stew and it was even better.


Kendrick Robinson
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great freezer meal.


Manolis Thergiakis
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the beef was very tender.


ben ndiko
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This stew is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Ann Vine
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I love the combination of lentils and beef in this stew. It's a great way to get your protein and fiber.


Nthabiseng Tlali
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This is one of my favorite stew recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Worden Breezy
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the lentils were cooked to perfection.


Mirza Shahbaz
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Ziad Jazi
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I love that this recipe uses simple, affordable ingredients. It's a great way to feed a crowd without breaking the bank.


veekie clement
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This lentil and beef stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.