Beef and Lentil Stew

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This filling beef and lentil stew recipe with potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and onion is a great staple during the cold winter months.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons oil, or more as needed
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup dry lentils
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
11 ounces baby potatoes with skin
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Pour flour into a shallow bowl; dredge steak cubes in flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat; add steak cubes and sear on all sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer steak cubes to a plate; set aside.
2 Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the same skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
3 Add beef broth, tomatoes with juice, lentils, rosemary, and browned steak cubes; stir to combine. Reduce heat, cover skillet halfway with a lid; simmer for 40 minutes.
4 Add potatoes; simmer until lentils and potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.