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How to make a lentil stew?
Being in cold season it is normal to look prepare foods that are hot to keep the body up to date. Despite the fact that most winter dishes include quite a few calories, we have opted to make a lentil stew.
In many cases, fatty foods are usually included to help cope with the cold. However, eating these foods frequently can have a strong impact on health.
With this dish we will be able to give a little heat and a lot of flavor to your meals. In addition, to make it quite healthy and nutritious for the body.
Ingredients
1 bay leaf.
600 grams of lentils.
Salt.
150 grams of smoked bacon.
Pepper.
1 red chorizo.
200 grams of roast beef.
2 potatoes
Chicken soup.
3 tablespoons of oil.
2 tomatoes
Ground chili.
2 onions.
Parsley.
2 green onions.
Preparation of the lentil stew
1. The first thing is to let the lentils soak in plenty of water and salt to hydrate. They should be soaked at least 3 hours before or if you prefer from one day to the next.
2. Cut the meat into cubes and with a little oil, fry them in a frying pan with a little chili.
Do not forget to make the meat remain sealed on all its faces.
3. While the meat is cooking, chop the vegetables into fine cubes.
4. Now, in a pot add the oil and put the onion to crystallize.
5. Then add the tomato to cook for a few minutes, this will likely be a kind of sauce.
6. At this point, it is time to strain the lentils and add to the pot.
7. Mix very well before adding the chicken broth.
8. Let cook for a few minutes, letting it boil well.
9. At the same time, peel the potatoes and cut them into squares. Repeat the process with the chorizo.
10. Now add them to the pot next to the bay leaf.
11. Cook for at least 30 minutes now that the lentils are tender.
Do not forget to stir eventually now that they are not going to beg.
12. Add the pepper and salt along with the minced garlic. Stir and let it dry to thicken.
13. Upon achieving the desired texture, that's it! A yummy lentil stew.
Wait a bit before serving to prevent diners from getting burned. Accompany the lentils with bread or buns, whichever you like the most.
With this dish you can fill your cold days with energy and stay warm with a great flavor.
Final Recommendations
If you have little ones who don't like to see the dressings, you can choose to blend them, even if you go through the same cooking process.
Go ahead and add how much seasoning you like so that it has more flavor. If you want to preserve them, they can last up to a week in the freezer.
Keep in mind that from one day to the next they will have more flavor, therefore, you should not salt much unless you eat them all at once.
Dare to prepare this lentil stew with which to pamper them, and you will comfort more than one on very cold days.
