Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large onion (diced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 2 carrots (grated), ground coriander, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, beef broth, canned diced tomatoes, dried red lentils, honey, raisins (but not on my watch), dried apricots, fresh coriander leaves
Alternatives: No dried apricots? Fresh ones work but add them at the end (or try dates for that sweet chew). Ground beef can swap for lamb mince for extra authenticity. Vegetable broth works for a lighter version (but let’s not kid ourselves, ok? :).
Method:
- Brown: Sauté ground beef, onion, garlic over medium heat until beef is cooked through
- Spice: Add carrots, 1 tsp each coriander/cumin/cinnamon, 1/2 tsp each ginger/turmeric/salt/pepper. Cook 1 minute
- Simmer: Add 2 cups broth, 28oz diced tomatoes, 1 cup red lentils, 2 tsp honey. Turn to low, simmer until lentils are tender
- Finish: Stir in 3/4 cup each raisins and quartered apricots, sprinkle with coriander
Serve: Over brown or black yasmin rice.
Pro tip: Red lentils break down beautifully – perfect for thickening this aromatic stew – just make sure you add enough broth, but you can always water it down!
