Beef and Lentil Stew

Cold season has hit my household and it looks like everyone, save yours truly, has caught one but it is entirely possible, if not probable, that I will sooner or later catch one. Until that time I will continue to look after my guys and so with that in mind I have made them some comfort food that will hopefully help them feel a little better.

Now I have “billed” this one as a stew however from what I can see the only difference between a soup and a stew is the thickness of the broth, except in the case of a Chowder which is thick anyways so if you wanted to make this a soup just thin out the broth.

Here’s how we do this one.

Shopping List:

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 pounds Sirloin Steak  Tails – cut into bite sized chunks
• 3 Celery stalks- chopped
• 2 Carrots – peeled and chopped
• 1 Yellow Onion – diced
• 3 small Leeks, whites only – chopped
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 1 28 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Oregano
• 4 teaspoons Granulated Garlic
• 2 cups Lentils
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Putting it all together:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°
2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Season the beef with salt and pepper and brown in batches removing to a separate bowl.
3. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
4. Add back the beef and the remaining ingredients bringing to a boil. Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes.
5. Adjust the seasoning and enjoy.

There you have it another “Simple but tasty recipe for the grilling season and beyond.”

Until next time…….

                            Bon Appetit