Hearty Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 whole Onions, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 whole Carrots, Chopped; 1 pound Dried Lentils, Rinsed And Drained; 4 cups Chicken Broth (plus Additional Water If Needed); 1 teaspoon Dried Sage; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 pound Fresh Kale, Washed, Chopped, Stems Removed

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 whole Onions, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 whole Carrots, Chopped
1 pound Dried Lentils, Rinsed And Drained
4 cups Chicken Broth (plus Additional Water If Needed)
1 teaspoon Dried Sage
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pound Fresh Kale, Washed, Chopped, Stems Removed

1
In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chili powder, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Adjust the spices to suit your taste (add red pepper flakes to make it spicy!).
3
Cook through to form a bit of crust on the meat.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute onions, garlic, and carrots until soft.
6
Add the cooked ground beef, lentils, broth, sage, thyme, pepper and salt.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are just barely tender, about 20 minutes.
9
Stir in kale.
10
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Hearty Lentil Stew 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.

Hearty Lentil Stew

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