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A ceramic mug filled with a hearty lentil stew containing chunks of carrots and meat sits on a wooden surface. The mug features a floral design, and a cloth napkin with a red and white pattern is partially visible beside it.
Kathie N. Lapcevic

Lentil Stew

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Lentil stew is a hearty and flavorful one pot meal full of nutrition for cold days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 306
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Stew Beef
  • 1 Pound Sweet Potatoes peeled & cubed
  • 1 Cup Carrots peeled & sliced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Cup Lentils
  • 6 Cups Beef Broth
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over high heat.
  2. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook stirring frequently until the beef is browned.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, lentils, ground cumin, and beef broth. Stir well.
  4. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the pot and turn the heat down to medium-low.
  5. Simmer until the lentils and potatoes are soft. This will vary based on the lentils, start checking at about 40 minutes, may take longer. Season with salt & pepper.
  6. Serve Hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 32gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1037mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7g

Notes

For a thinner stew, add another 2 cups of broth.

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