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.
|
|