Beef Lentil Skillet
"This is nutritious, flexible, and delicious! I adapted it from my trusty Mennonite Cookbook recipe, and our family loves it and always asks for more! It goes "viral" everytime I make it for a church gathering or some other food-fest! ENJOY!"
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- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (you can substitute Smoked Sausage ring or Kielbasa for a change of pace)
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 medium onion, coursely chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (drained canned corn, or frozen, your choice)
- 2 -3 cups water (may need more)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to personal preferences)
directions
- In large skillet or dutch oven, brown beef and onions, and drain fat. If you choose the Smoked Sausage or Kielbasa, slice into 1/3-1/2 thick slices and brown.
- Sort lentils and wash.
- Add lentils and ALL remaining ingredients to meat mixture.
- Bring to boil, cover, and turn down to simmer. Simmer 45 mins, stirring every 15 mins or so and adding water if necessary. Most all water should be absorbed with only a little "sauce" left when ready to serve. Remove bay leaves, serve with bread and salad for complete meal.
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Reviews
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I followed the recipe as posted and used ground turkey. It turned out good. It is very much like a chili meal, though, I didnt think it had a lot of flavor. The family liked it though, adding crackers, shredded cheese and a little plain greek yogurt (tastes like sour cream) toppings. Served with salad. It was a great use of lentils but I probably would not make again. -
This was such an easy and tasty dish! I used smoked venison sausage for the meat. I also plan to try it with hamburger next time... and there will be a next time! Thanks, Wyomugs! Made for PAC fall 2011
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Having been born/bred in NJ and moving to WY, I've experienced a lot of change in my life! But cooking has always been a joy. I learned at my mother's knee, as she taught me when I started in high school and she started back to full-time work. By the time I graduated, I was doing most of the daily cooking at home and all my mother's friends were jealous!
I would love to have a decent kitchen, and a decent
'audience" to cook for, but I'm limited by size and a "significant other" who thinks the only thing that's decent to eat is steak and potatoes! Creativity is out the window!