Beef And Lentil Stew Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Lentil Stew

• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Mushroom Stems And Pieces
• Stewed Tomatoes
• Celery
• Carrot
• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
• Water
• Red Wine
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• Beef Bouillon
• Pepper
• Parsley

How to Make Beef And Lentil Stew

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
2. Remove beef from pot and set aside. Add onion and carrot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and celery and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
5. Return beef to the pot. Add lentils, beef broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
6. Add the bay leaf.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until beef is tender and lentils are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
8. Remove bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.