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.

Submitted by Mike Pellerin
Published on March 1, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Cook's Note:

You can use ground pork instead of beef.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228 Calories
6g Fat
27g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 319mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 756mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.