Lentil Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) bag lentils, washed and drained
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 lb lean ground beef

Recipe

• 1 put lentils in a large pot and put in enough water to cover lentils about 4 inches above the beans. cook over med-high heat.
• 2 add tomatoes and sauce, bell peppers, onions, garlic, vinegar, boullion, and salt.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer a half an hour.
• 4 add ground beef in small batches and simmer until beef is cooked about a half hour more.
• 5 i have also sauteed the onions, bell pepper, and garlic, but i prefer them to boil them with the lentils. try it either way, it will still be amazing!