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Hearty Lentil Chili Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces .
  • 2 (28 oz) cans tomatoes, cut up .
  • 3 tbsps chili powder .
  • 2 large green bell peppers, sliced .
  • 2 large onions, sliced .
  • 1 tbsp beef bouillon granules .
  • 6 c water .
  • 1/2 lb ground sausage .
  • 1 tsp dried oregano, crushed .
  • shredded cheddar cheese (optional) .
  • 1 c dry lentils .
  • 1 tsp cumin

Directions
  • Step #1 In a 6-qt Dutch oven, cook sausage until cooked through.
  • Step #2 Remove sausage, drain fat.
  • Step #3 Add beef, onion & green pepper to Dutch oven; cook this until onion is tender.
  • Step #4 Stir in sausage, bouillon granules, chili powder, cumin & oregano.
  • Step #5 Cook & stir for 1 min.
  • Step #6 Stir in undrained tomatoes & water.
  • Step #7 Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & let simmer for 1 hr.
  • Step #8 Rinse lentils.
  • Step #9 Stir lentils into meat mixture.
  • Step #10 Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Step #11 Cover up & let simmer about 30 mins more or until lentils are tender.
  • Step #12 Garnish with cheddar cheese if desired.
  • Enjoy the Hearty Lentil Chili recipe

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