Beer And Maple Lentil Stew Recipes

BEEF AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Pour flour into a shallow bowl and dust steak with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear beef on all sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
• Add tomatoes with juice, lentils, beef broth, rosemary, and browned beef pieces to the skillet and stir well. Reduce heat, cover pot halfway with a lid, and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Add potatoes to the skillet. Simmer until lentils and potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MAPLE SYRUP BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine flour and seasonings in a plastic bag.
• Add beef and shake to coat.
• In a large stew pot (or Dutch oven) brown meat in hot oil.
• Add tomatoes, onions, water, wine and maple syrup.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover, simmer over low heat for 1 - 1 1/2 hrs or until meat is tender.
• Add potatoes, carrots and celery and continue cooking 45-60 mins or until veggies are tender.
• If desired, thicken stew with 2 tbs flour blended into 1/4 cup cold water.

BEER AND MAPLE LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.
• Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.