Curried Beef And Lentils
Categories: Beef
Ingredients:
- 4 tsp. mild, medium or hot curry powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 cup small cauliflower florets
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked green lentils (see note)
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- salt & pepper
- chopped fresh coriander
Preparation:
- toast curry powder, cayenne pepper and cumin in large deep skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds or until fragrant
- stir in oil, onion, celery, cauliflower, carrot and garlic; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until beginning to brown
- stir in ground beef and thyme, stirring up any browned bits from botton of pan
- cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring to break up meat, or until beef is browned
- stir in tomato and lentils; heat through
- stir in lemon juice
- season to taste with salt and pepper
- serve garnished with coriander
Notes:
- This zinc-rich dish is best made with cooked dried lentils. to prepare lentils, cook 2/3 cup dried green lentils at a simmer in 1 1/2 cups salted water for about 30 minutes or until soft but not mushy. server this dish over hot cooked ric
First Made:
2005-04-23
2005-04-23
Yield:
6 servings
6 servings
Calories:
278 calories per serving
278 calories per serving