Hearty Lentil Chili Recipe

Name: Hearty Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground sausage; 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, cut up; 6 cups water; 1 cup dry lentils; shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground sausage
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large onions, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, cut up
6 cups water
1 cup dry lentils
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1
In a 6-qt Dutch oven, cook sausage until cooked through. Remove sausage, drain fat.
2
Add beef, onion and green pepper to Dutch oven; cook until onion is tender.
3
Stir in sausage, chili powder, bouillon granules, cumin and oregano.
4
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
5
Stir in undrained tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6
Rinse lentils.
7
Stir lentils into meat mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
8
Cover and simmer about 30 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
9
Garnish with cheddar cheese if desired.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground sausage, 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 large green bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Lentil Chili falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Hearty Lentil Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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