Beef lentil stew
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- a few pepperoncinis and a splash of juice (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add onions, green beans, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Return the beef to the pot. Add lentils, mustard, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the lentils are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Alternatively this can be made in the crockpot by cooking on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the lentils are cooked through.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your beef lentil stew!
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or additional vegetables.