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Beef Lentil Stew Recipe
A rich and hearty Beef and Lentil Stew Recipe full of healthy ingredients. This nourishing stew is a perfect family meal for cold winter evenings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 524 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 large celery stalks, sliced
- 1 1/2 cup dried lentils, green or brown
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes, then add the beef and garlic.
- Brown the meat, stirring regularly, for 5-10 minutes. All sides of the beef chunks should be browned.
- Add the carrots, celery, lentils, tomatoes, beef stock, wine, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat and simmer for about 60-75 minutes, until the lentils and beef are tender. Stir in the tarragon. Then taste for salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Use a pot with a heavy lid to keep in the heat. Otherwise, you may have to cook the stew a bit longer for the meat to tenderize.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cup
Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
1683mg
(48%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5540IU
(111%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cup | |
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1683mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5540IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.