Lentil and Beef Stew

Hearty and comforting, this lentil and ground beef stew is a must at your next winter party or potluck.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.