One-Serving Beef and Lentil Stew

This one-serving Beef and Lentil Stew is an easy yet flavorful meal that can be prepared in just 10 minutes before simmering for 30 minutes on low-medium heat until cooked through! It’s packed with protein from both beef mince as well as lentils making it a nutritious meal that will keep you full for hours!

Cooking Equipment:

Saucepan; Wooden spoon; Knife; Chopping board

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Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Beef, Lentils, Stew, One-Serving, Comfort Food

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Simmering

Dietary Restrictions:

Gluten Free

Servings:

Ingredients:

150g beef mince

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons tomato paste

200ml beef stock or water

100g green lentils

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

Cooking Instructions:

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the beef mince and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander and oregano and cook for a further minute.

Return the beef mince to the pan along with the tomato paste and stir to combine. Pour in the stock or water and bring to a simmer.

Add the lentils, carrots and celery to the pan and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through. Stir occasionally during cooking time if needed.

Nutrition:

Calories – 500; Fat – 15g; Carbohydrates – 60g; Protein – 25g

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Did You Know?

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