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Beer and Maple Lentil Stew

SUBMITTED BY: Zap PHOTO BY: Zap

"This wonderful cold-weather recipe fills you up. It really hits the spot when you want warm comfort food. The beer gives it a hearty flavor. The maple helps complement the bacon, onions, celery, and carrot base."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
Read Reviews (8)
PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by Judy K.
We are lentil lovers in our house so I was looking forward to trying this soup with a twist.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by LBICKERS
A nice hearty fall meal. I liked the flavor of the beer and the maple - it gave it a slightly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by GrizzlyMan
A thoroughly solid lentil stew. There was more flavour than my Oma's, but dumplings (like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by JasnsWif
My husband loved this stew. The maple lends a hint of sweetness. I also added kielbasa to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by Lacie
Does anyone recommend a certain type of beer? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by TRF1111
This soup was excellent. I didn't have caraway seed or celery salt but it didn't seem to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by cloudfall1
I took the advice of another reviewer and cooked it for 65 minutes, and thought that was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by James Oakwood
I didn't like it but Michelle and the kids did...too beef brothy. MORE


 
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