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Beef and Lentil Stew on a plate

Beef and Lentil Stew

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1.5 cups brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp cumin

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onion and carrots, then drain.
  2. Stir in the cumin until fragrant.
  3. Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
  4. Simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  5. Season and serve thick and hot.

Notes

Brown lentils hold their shape best; red lentils will turn the stew mushier.