Beef and Lentil Chili
A hearty beef chili with lentils, tomato and a hint of dark chocolate.
Ingredients
| 2 паунда/lb | ground beef |
| 1 глава, нарязан/medium, chopped | onion |
| 1 скилидка, счукан/clove, minced | garlic |
| 2 консерви (по 14 1/2 унции)/cans (14 1/2 oz each) | stewed tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 консерва (15 унции)/can (15 oz) | tomato sauce |
| 3 с.л./tbsp | chili powder |
| 1 унция/oz | semisweet chocolate |
| 1/4 ч.л./tsp | salt |
| 1 чаша/cup | dried lentils, rinsed |
| 2 чаши/cups | water |
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
- Add the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, chocolate and salt; bring to a boil. Add the lentils and water. Reduce the heat; simmer, covered, until the lentils are soft, about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water if the mixture seems too dry.
Tip: Serve this over Indian tacos, or with fresh onions, grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream. If you want a little more heat, add some cayenne powder.