Beer and Maple Lentil Stew Recipe
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Beer and Maple Lentil Stew

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 365 | Total Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by GrizzlyMan   view full review
A thoroughly solid lentil stew. There was more flavour than my Oma's, but dumplings (like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by LBICKERS   view full review
A nice hearty fall meal. I liked the flavor of the beer and the maple - it gave it a slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by Judy K.   view full review
We are lentil lovers in our house so I was looking forward to trying this soup with a twist....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by JasnsWif   view full review
My husband loved this stew. The maple lends a hint of sweetness. I also added kielbasa to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Lerie   view full review
I made this using low sodium beef broth instead of beer and added sausage.My hubby loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by cloudfall1   view full review
I took the advice of another reviewer and cooked it for 65 minutes, and thought that was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by musery   view full review
Excellent stew. Prepared by the recipe - used Sam Adams' Winter Lager for the beer - and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by dannnielle   view full review
Super duper fantastic. Giving it a 5 star rating because the recipe is nice on it's own, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2010 by MoonMomma   view full review
This was very tasty! Since my children are young I omitted the beer, which probably would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by RMSR   view full review
This isn't a stew, but a soup... And a bland one at that. I'd bought green lentils on sale,...

 

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