Beef Lentil Skillet Recipe

This hearty Beef Lentil Skillet is a family favorite, so delicious it goes viral at every potluck! Adapted from a treasured Mennonite cookbook recipe, this nutritious and flexible one-pan wonder is packed with flavor. Easy to customize and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing gathering. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 485.1 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Lentil Skillet

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • Corn
  • Water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Ground Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • fresh parsley

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How to Make Beef Lentil Skillet

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the lentils, beef broth, and diced tomatoes (undrained) to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

34g

Carbs

14g