BEER AND MAPLE LENTIL STEW

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This wonderful cold-weather recipe fills you up. It really hits the spot when you want warm comfort food. The beer gives it a hearty flavor. The maple helps complement the bacon, onions, celery, and carrot base.

Provided by Zap Riecken

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
3 cups beef stock
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon caraway seed
¼ teaspoon celery salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

Tatyana Mason
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I'm not a fan of beer, but I really enjoyed this stew. The maple syrup balanced out the bitterness of the beer perfectly.


Sehan Udith
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This is my go-to stew recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


MD yeasin Aarafat
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Ambika Upreti
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This stew was amazing! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Majith
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This stew was okay. I found the flavor to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Shaunrachelle
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! I used a light beer and it gave the stew a nice subtle flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Fateh
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Loved the combination of beer and maple syrup in this stew. It gave a sweet and savory flavor that was perfect for a cold winter night.


Merina Lama
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This stew was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kadiatou D Bah
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I thought this stew was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste.


Tendai Mahachi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lentils are so hearty and the sauce is so flavorful.


Jasmine Bista
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a dark beer and it gave the stew a nice rich color. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender.


Cynthia Sims
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil stews, but this one was really good! The beer and maple syrup gave it a unique and delicious flavor.


Mehmood Ilyas
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This beer and maple lentil stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup.