Ichdeera (Beef and Lentil Stew)

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: 11 mins
• 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.