Not too sweet and not too spicy, this Moroccan Beef Stew with Lentils dish knocks it out of the park! Comfort food with a twist [gluten free].
Prep Time:10 minutesmins
Cook Time:15 minutesmins
Total Time:25 minutesmins
8
Ingredients
1lblean ground beef
1large oniondiced
3clovesgarlicminced
2carrotsgrated
1tspground coriander seedthe spice
1tspcumin
1tspcinnamon
½tspginger
½tspturmeric
½tspsalt
½tsppepper
2cupsbeef broth
128 oz can diced tomatoes
1cupdried split red lentils
2tsphoney
3/4cupraisins
3/4cupdried apricotscut into quarters
Instructions
Stove Top Instructions
In a large pot, saute the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the ground beef is cooked through.
Add the carrots, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
Then add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, and honey. Turn the heat down to low. Simmer until the lentils are cooked.
Add the raisins and apricots.
Serve over brown rice with a side dish of green beans.
Instant Pot Instructions
Saute the ground beef, onion, garlic, spices, salt and pepper over medium heat until the ground beef is cooked through.
Then add the carrots, broth, tomatoes, lentils, and honey. Stir to mix.
Select Manual and choose 5 minutes.
Use your release method of choice.
Add the raisins and apricots and stir.
Serve over brown rice with a side dish of green beans.
Notes
To make the meal vegetarian, omit the ground beef and add an additional cup of lentils and 2 cups of broth. Saute onions in 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Substitute vegetarian broth for the beef broth.
To make the meal vegan, also substitute the honey for 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.