Indulge in the culinary delight of a hearty and flavorful Beef Lentil Skillet, a symphony of tender beef, earthy lentils, and an array of aromatic spices. This wholesome one-pot meal not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a nutritional powerhouse of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Accompany your skillet with a side offluffy rice or crusty bread for a satisfying and complete dining experience. The included recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including a vegan alternative that swaps beef for hearty mushrooms, a gluten-free option that uses quinoa instead of lentils, and a low-carb variation that replaces rice with cauliflower rice. Embark on a culinary journey with the Beef Lentil Skillet and discover a world of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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BARLEY BEEF SKILLET
Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It's very filling, inexpensive and full of veggies. It's also really good spiced up with chili powder, cayenne or a dash of Tabasco. -Kit Tunstall, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the broth, tomato sauce and water; bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
LENTIL AND BEEF STEW
A hearty ground beef and lentil stew that can be served alone or over pasta or rice.
Provided by Mike Pellerin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and bell peppers to the pot and saute until slightly caramelized, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir 2 cups water, beef broth, tomatoes, lentils, mushrooms, tomato paste, vinegar, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, and black pepper into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until lentils are tender, about 1 hour. Add boiling water as needed to keep lentils from sticking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 318.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
LENTIL SOUP WITH BEEF
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef and cook until brown, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining beef. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, and oregano to the pot. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Return the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl to the pot. Add the broth and tomatoes with their juice. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meat is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Add the lentils. Cover and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
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!
Provided by wyomugs
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
SLOW COOKER LENTIL-BEEF STEW
Provided by Tia Mowry
Categories main-dish
Time 12h55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the spice mix: In a small bowl, combine the basil, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, cumin and oregano. Mix until well blended.
- For the stew: Combine the flour with 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the grapeseed oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear the dredged beef on all sides, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil before the second batch. Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker.
- Deglaze the saute pan with 1 cup of the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits left in pan; add to the slow cooker. Then, to the slow cooker, add the remaining beef broth and the carrots, celery, garlic, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, soy sauce, bouillon, pepper flakes, thyme and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 8 hours. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.
BEEF AND LENTIL STEW
My mum is German and she would make this filling stew during the winter. We all loved it, so I thought I'd share!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour flour into a shallow bowl and dust steak with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear beef on all sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
- Add tomatoes with juice, lentils, beef broth, rosemary, and browned beef pieces to the skillet and stir well. Reduce heat, cover pot halfway with a lid, and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Add potatoes to the skillet. Simmer until lentils and potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 675.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
LENTIL-BEEF CHILI
Steps:
- Heat heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until beef is brown, crumbling with fork, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Heat oil in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium-high. Add onion and next 5 ingredients. Sauté until onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add beef, lentils and next 8 ingredients to saucepan. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Serve, passing sour cream separately.
Tips:
- When choosing lentils, opt for green or brown lentils as they hold their shape well during cooking.
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any debris or impurities.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to ensure that the ingredients have enough space to cook evenly.
- Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet in stages, starting with the denser vegetables like carrots and celery, followed by the softer vegetables like zucchini and spinach.
- Season the dish generously with salt and pepper, and add additional spices or herbs to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve the beef lentil skillet over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.
Conclusion:
This beef lentil skillet is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, and can be easily customized to your liking. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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