Beer and Maple Lentil Stew |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This wonderful cold-weather recipe fills you up. It really hits the spot when you want warm comfort food. The beer gives it a hearty flavor. The maple helps complement the bacon, onions, celery, and carrot base. Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, diced |
1 cup diced onion |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 cup diced celery |
1 cup diced carrot |
3 cups beef stock |
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer |
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained |
1 tablespoon maple syrup |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed |
1/4 teaspoon celery salt |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.
2. Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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