Ichdeera (Beef and Lentil Stew)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from The Complete Round the World Meat Cookbook. You can also make this with round. Water can be substituted for beef broth."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• boiling water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano

directions

1. Cover lentils with boiling water. Let soak while preparing meat.
2. Heat oil in a large pot.
3. Brown beef and onions.
4. Add garlic, broth, salt and pepper.
5. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
6. Drain lentils.
7. Add lentils and oregano to pot.
8. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer, or until meat and lentils are tender.