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Easy Beef and Lentil Stew

This rich and delicious beef and lentil stew will warm you from the inside out.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 pounds stew meat
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 15 oz can crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 32 oz beef stock
  • 1 cups water
  • ½ pound lentils rinsed

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. 
  2. Brown half the beef in the pot and set aside. Brown the rest and set aside. 
  3. Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until starting to brown. 
  4. Add all the spices, the salt and pepper to the vegetables, stir and let cook till fragrant, about 2 minutes. 
  5. Add the tomatoes, beef stock, and water. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add lentils, cover, turn the stovetop down to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, (stirring occasionally to avoid burning on the bottom) or until the lentils have cooked. 
  7. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Add more beef stock or water to adjust the consistency if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 729mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 729mg 30%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.