Easy Beef and Lentil Stew

a piece of stew meat on a spoon, lentil and beef stew in a bowl in the background.

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5 from 1 vote

This rich and delicious beef and lentil stew will warm you from the inside out.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time5

Course: soups

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef and lentil soup, beef and lentil stew, beef recipe, beef stew, beef stew recipe, best beef stew, easy beef and lentil stew, easy stew, lentil soup, lentil stew, no noodles stew, winter stew

Servings:

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

BetterBody Foods Refined Avocado Oil, Non-GMO Cooking Oil, Kosher, Keto and Paleo Diet Friendly, for High-Heat Cooking, Frying, Baking, 100% Pure Avocado Oil, 500 mL, 16.9 Fl Oz
[Set of 2] Premium Stainless Steel Salt Grinder & Pepper Mill Set for Peppercorns Sea Salt Himalayan Salt and Spices, Thumb Push Button for 1 Hand Operation
M MCIRCO 30 Pieces Glass Food Storage Containers with Upgraded Snap Locking Lids,Glass Meal Prep Containers Set - Airtight Lunch Containers, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Friendly
Brown Lentils Dry | Family Farmed in Washington State | 100% Desiccant Free | 4 lbs | Sproutable | Non-GMO Project Verified | Kosher | Resealable Kraft Bag
Beef Bone Broth by Zoup! Keto-Friendly, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Non-GMO Clear Broth - Great for Stock, Bouillon, Soup Base or in Gravy - 2-Pack (32 oz)
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven - 5qt Dutch Oven Pot with Lid and Steel Knob - Cast Iron Cookware with Loop Handles for Gas, Electric & Ceramic Stoves - Red Enamel Dutch Oven for Cooking & Baking

Ingredients

2 tbsp avocado oil
2 pounds stew meat
1 onion diced
3 stalks celery diced
6 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
15 oz can crushed tomatoes with basil
32 oz Beef stock
1 cups Water
½ pound lentils rinsed

Instructions

Heat the oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
Brown half the beef in the pot and set aside. Brown the rest and set aside.
Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until starting to brown.
Add all the spices, the salt and pepper to the vegetables, stir and let cook till fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, beef stock, and water. Bring to a boil.
Add lentils, cover, turn the stovetop down to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, (stirring occasionally to avoid burning on the bottom) or until the lentils have cooked.
Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Add more beef stock or water to adjust the consistency if needed. Serve hot.

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