Winter recipes: Beef and lentil stew

Beef & Lentil Stew

LA Easy Meals

The perfect time to enjoy beef stew is when the weather turns wet and cold. Make this classic beef stew using ingredients from your pantry. Here is a rich and healthy stew that combines lean beef and colorful vegetables in a thick broth flavored by a packet of chili seasoning. Pick up these little packets at any supermarket and they are so handy when it comes to making quick soups. Instead of busting out the spice drawer and throwing together a bunch of seasonings, these convenient packets already have them all combined. This hearty, savory stew with potatoes, carrots, broth and spices is the perfect meal for the winter. Enjoy!

Beef & Lentil Stew
SERVES 6
Ingredients

• 1 lb lean beef, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 cup lentils, uncooked
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 packet of chili seasoning
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

1. Cook and stir the meat, onion and the garlic in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown
2. Add in diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, beef broth, optional red wine, chili packet, lentils and parsley
3. Heat to boiling then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer stirring occasionally until lentils are tender. About 40 minutes
4. Remove from heat and serve.

Fresh Beef on sale in Los Angeles:

$2.99/lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
Albertson's | (323)660-0687
2035 Hillhurst Ave. | LA, CA 90027

$1.77/lb Boneless Chuck Roast
Ralphs | (310) 645-2035
8824 Sepulveda West Wy. | LA, CA 90045

Try these other comfort soups, too:

• Pasta Fagioli
• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup
• Hearty Chili Soup

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