Beef Stew with Oyster Mushrooms and Green Lentils

Name: Beef Stew with Oyster Mushrooms and Green Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz beef, cut into 1 inch long strips; 2 tsp French Picnic sea salt, divided; 1 Cooking oil, as needed; 4 oz oyster mushrooms, bite size pieces; 3/4 cup onion, diced; 2 clove garlic, minced; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 4 oz reduced beef stock; 5 each thyme sprigs; 1 each bay leaf, fresh; 1 cup green lentils; 2 cup water

Servings: persons

8 oz beef, cut into 1 inch long strips
2 tsp French Picnic sea salt, divided
1 Cooking oil, as needed
4 oz oyster mushrooms, bite size pieces
3/4 cup onion, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup tomato sauce
4 oz reduced beef stock
5 each thyme sprigs
1 each bay leaf, fresh
1 cup green lentils
2 cup water

1
After cutting the beef into 1 inch long strips, season to taste with the French Picnic sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon).
2
Heat a 2-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Add enough cooking oil to lightly coat the pan.
4
Add beef, and brown without stirring for 2-3 minutes.
5
Flip beef over, add mushrooms, and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
6
Stir in onions and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
7
Add carrots and cook for 3-4 more minutes, while stirring.
8
Add tomato sauce, beef stock, herbs, lentils and water.
9
Stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
10
Stir well, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
11
Uncover, stir well, and add 1 teaspoon of French Picnic sea salt.
12
Cover again, and cook for 15-20 minutes more, or until lentils and beef are both tender.
13
Remove herbs, and adjust seasoning to taste.
14
Ladle into two bowls.
15
Serve and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz beef, cut into 1 inch long strips, 2 tsp French Picnic sea salt, divided, 1 Cooking oil, as needed, 4 oz oyster mushrooms, bite size pieces, and more.

Yes, Beef Stew with Oyster Mushrooms and Green Lentils falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!