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Slow Cooker Beef and Lentil Stew

Cozy Slow Cooker Beef and Lentil Stew for Heartwarming Nights

This Slow Cooker Beef and Lentil Stew is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for busy families looking for comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat Consider using ground beef for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Dried Lentils Green or brown lentils work best.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely.
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled and chopped into small pieces.
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced finely.
  • 1 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes Alternatively use fresh tomatoes.
  • 4 cups Beef or Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Feel free to use fresh thyme.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, peel and chop the carrots, and mince the garlic. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Load the slow cooker with the seared beef (or raw), lentils, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add diced tomatoes and broth.
  4. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme. Mix to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove the bay leaf.
  7. Serve in bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 23gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a thicker stew, mash some lentils against the side of the slow cooker before serving.

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