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    Skillet Beef With Lentils


    Source of Recipe


    More With Less Cookbook

    Recipe Introduction


    Serves 6-8
    Bring 1 quart water to boil in saucepan. Add:

    1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed

    Cook 20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. In deep skillet, saute:

    2 Tablespoons margarine or butter
    2 medium onions, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced

    Stir in:

    1 pound ground beef

    Brown well. Dissolve in 2 1/2 cups reserved liquid:

    2 beef bouillon cubes

    Add liquid to meat mixture; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in:

    reserved lentils
    2 Tablespoons long-grain rice
    1 teaspoon sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teasoon pepper

    Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed (add more liquid if necessary). Check seasoning and stir in:

    1 Teaspoon cider vinegar

    Top with parsley sprinkle.

 

 

 


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