LENTIL-BEEF CHILI

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Lentil-Beef Chili image

Provided by Nancy Faulkner Wiersum

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Tomato     Sauté     Lentil     Bon Appétit     Illinois

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces lentils
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan
Sour Cream

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.

Chibuike Emeka
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This chili was a disappointment.


Muhammad Altaf
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I probably wouldn't make this chili again.


Octavia Simelane
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Overall, I thought this chili was just okay.


Samuel Chikamso
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I would have liked this chili more if it had more vegetables in it.


Fatxi Cali maxamad
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This chili is a bit bland for my taste.


Anointed peter
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I wasn't a fan of the lentils in this chili. I think it would be better with just beef.


Rochelle Johnson
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This chili is a little spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Hycent Tim Ndah
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I love the combination of beef and lentils in this chili. It's a hearty and flavorful dish.


hyplex
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


DanielleDraws Something
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit with my family.


Mrengo Lesh
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without weighing you down.


Laquata Rivers
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I wasn't sure how the lentils would taste in chili, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice texture and flavor.


Adeh Msaf
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I love that this recipe uses lentils. It makes the chili hearty and filling without being too heavy.


Calvyn Simpson
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Akter Akter
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.