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Smoky Hamburger Lentil Stew
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Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, beef broth, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
  • Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

If the stew thickens too much while simmering, add a splash of extra broth to loosen it. Leftovers store well in the fridge for three days and reheat smoothly on the stove with a little added water.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large pot, Wooden spoon, Cutting board, Knife