Curried Beef, Lentils and Vegetables is the perfect weeknight dinner. You can use vegetables you have on hand to make this simple and delicious dish.
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We use lentils regularly, have many delicious recipes that require lentils and enjoy cooking with them. Their health benefits are an added bonus.
We are surrounded by picky eaters and we always chuckle because most of the time they have no idea they are eating lentils at all.
We keep lentils that are cooked, in the refrigerator, just so they are ready to add to cookies, cakes, curries, casseroles, dips, soups, salads, or anything we desire!
We also keep canned lentils in the cupboard as well, just in case they are needed in a pinch! That being said depending on the lentil you are using cooking time is the same or better as rice! Rinse and simmer. That is it. Lentils do not even need to soak!
I hate to admit this but for the first few years I cooked lentils only after soaking them! I was so happy to hear soaking was not needed! Believe me. We love lentils for their versatility.
Most don’t realize that you can and should be including lentils with everything possible. The fact that lentils are a plant based protein is so important to a healthier diet and why not especially if no one notices? That being said, below is a recipe that you, and your family, will love.
Ingredients in Curried Beef, Lentils and Vegetables
- beef roast or steak
- curry powder
- pepper
- cumin
- oil
- onion
- celery
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- carrots
- garlic powder
- thyme
- tomato
- lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
- coconut milk
- broth
- green lentils
How to make Curried Beef, Lentils and Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Place a casserole dish or roasting pan, with a lid, beside your work station that is large enough to hold all of your meat, vegetables and liquid.
In a large skillet, over medium to medium-high heat, pour oil and wait until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it dances!
In a small bowl combine thyme, salt, pepper and curry powder. Set aside.
Cut your beef into chunks and toss to make sure meat is coated in spice mixture.
Cook your beef in your skillet until brown, just a few minutes depending on the size of your chunks!
Add broth, lentils and coconut milk to your skillet and heat until boiling.
Dump contents of your boiling skillet into your casserole dish or roasting pan, cover and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Stir lentils at least once while baking.
No need to wipe your skillet.
Add more oil to your skillet and heat it up!
Add onions, cauliflower, broccoli, celery and carrots and stir until tender.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon curry powder, garlic powder, pepper and cumin on top of the vegetables.
Continue to stir until vegetables start to brown.
Remove from heat.
Once lentils are cooked add vegetables to casserole dish or roasting pan. Stir to combine.
Taste the dish and decide if it needs any salt and pepper.
Add lemon juice, if using.
Bake for 10 more minutes if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
Curried Beef, Lentils and Vegetables
Curried Beef, Lentils and Vegetables is the perfect weeknight dinner. You can use vegetables you have on hand to make this simple and delicious dish.
Equipment
- large skillet
- casserole dish or baking pan
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds beef roast or steak, any cut, cut into 1 inch cubes or chunks
- 2-3 tablespoons mild, medium or hot curry powder or paste more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, cayenne or black
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 cup broccoli, florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup lemon juice, fresh or storebought optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 4 cups broth
- 3 cups lentils, green
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place a casserole dish or roasting pan, with a lid, beside your work station that is large enough to hold all of your meat, vegetables and liquid. In a large skillet, over medium to medium-high heat, pour oil and wait until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it dances! In a small bowl combine thyme, salt, pepper and curry powder. Set aside. Cut your beef into chunks and toss to make sure meat is coated in spice mixture. Cook your beef in your skillet until brown, just a few minutes depending on the size of your chunks! Add broth, lentils and coconut milk to your skillet and heat until boiling. Dump contents of your boiling skillet into your casserole dish or roasting pan, cover and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir lentils at least once while baking.
- No need to wipe your skillet. Add more oil to your skillet and heat it up! Add onions, cauliflower, broccoli, celery and carrots and stir until tender. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon curry powder, garlic powder, pepper and cumin on top of the vegetables. Continue to stir until vegetables start to brown. Remove from heat. Once lentils are cooked add vegetables to casserole dish or roasting pan. Stir to combine. Taste the dish and decide if it needs any salt and pepper. Add lemon juice, if using. Bake for 10 more minutes if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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