Name: Beef and Lentil Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 2 cups water

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Beef and Lentil Chili

60 min1 servings

Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. Everyone who asks for this recipe is amazed at how simple it is. —Cindy Agee, Lewiston, Idaho

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 ounce semisweet chocolate

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

2 cups water

Instructions

1 In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; crumble meat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add lentils and water. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water if mixture seems too dry.