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Ichdeera (Beef & Lentil Stew)

Here's how you make Ichdeera (Beef & Lentil Stew)
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 100m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 7 ounces dry lentils (1 cup)
  • Boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast (cut in 1-inch cubes)
  • 3/4 cup chopped (6 ounces) yellow onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cover lentils with boiling water. Let soak while preparing meat.

  • Step 2: Heat oil in a large pot.

  • Step 3: Brown beef and onions.

  • Step 4: Add garlic, broth, salt and pepper.

  • Step 5: Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.

  • Step 6: Drain lentils.

  • Step 7: Add lentils and oregano to pot.

  • Step 8: Cover and cook 30 minutes longer, or until meat and lentils are tender.


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