Beef and Lentil Stew
Beef and Lentil Stew brings together tender seared steak, earthy lentils, and hearty potatoes in a rich tomato-beef broth scented with rosemary. The result is a robust, comforting bowl with balanced savoriness and gentle herb notes, perfect for warming up chilly evenings or serving as a satisfying family meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef and Lentil Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put flour in a shallow bowl, then coat the steak cubes in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat, add the steak cubes, and sear them on all sides until browned.
- 3
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then transfer the steak cubes to a plate and set aside.
- 4
Add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened.
- 5
Add more oil if needed.
- 6
Add the beef broth, tomatoes with juice, lentils, rosemary, and the browned steak cubes, then stir to combine.
- 7
Lower the heat, cover the skillet halfway with a lid, and simmer.
- 8
Add the potatoes and simmer until the lentils and potatoes are soft.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 255.48 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 17.41 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 29.38 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.77 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.61 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 494.45 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 7.31 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 9.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.47 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 63.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.55 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 759.08 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 36.82 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 14.92 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef and Lentil Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Potatoes, Beef Broth, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 255.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef and Lentil Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Beef and Lentil Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baby Potatoes, Beef Broth, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Beef and Lentil Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef and Lentil Stew?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef and Lentil Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Beef and Lentil Stew healthy?
- Beef and Lentil Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 255.48 calories and 17.41 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 494.45 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.61 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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