Hearty but healthy! I didn't have bacon, but used ham I chunked up and fried up to crisp. I also omitted the Italian sausage as I didn't have any and used ground beef rather than ground pork...again, because I had it! I added more spices...doubled the amounts suggested ...and thought the flavor was great! Served ours over spaghetti squash and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese. Yum!

Reviewed On: Sep. 25, 2012

What a great recipe. Simple, quick but packing a ton of taste! I prepared this exactly per the directions, the first time. After that, I used less mayo and added more Parmesan cheese... Company worthy!

Reviewed On: Jan. 8, 2011

Made this for dinner tonight. Not familiar with eating or cooking lentils, but was interested in trying this. Definitely simple, filling, and satisfying. I found it needed the full 11 hours in my (older) crock pot, on low. I'd read through many reviews prior to making this. I added a combination of ingredients, suggested by others. The included: Can of diced tomatoes with mild green chilis, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 diced sweet, red pepper, along with the other listed ingredients. Good flavors, a slightly sweet flavor, (I thinking from a the ham and tomatoes, maybe?)...very good. Thanks for this recipe...we'll definitely enjoy it again and again.

Reviewed On: Jan. 8, 2011