Hamburger Lentil Potato Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb ground beef
• 1 large baking potato (approx 330g) or 2 medium potatoes (approx 330g)
• 1 large carrot (approx 100g)
• 1-2 onions (approx 180g)
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup diced canned tomato (or equiv fresh chopped tomatoes)
• 2 cups beef stock (or water + bouillon)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approx 6 cloves)
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash pepper
• 1-2 bay leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Chop onions and carrots.

2. 2

   Brown beef, then add onions and garlic; saute for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Add carrots, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stock, dry lentils, paprika, curry powder, pepper, bay leaves.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, peel and dice potato into 1/2 inch chunks.

6. 6

   Add potatoes. Add water if necessary to prevent burning, but not so much it won't boil off. Aim for stew, not soup!

7. 7

   Simmer 45 minutes more or until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are tender.