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Cozy Lentil Sausage Stew

A hearty, warming stew featuring tender brown lentils, savory halal beef sausage, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb halal beef sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1.5 cups dried brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 oz
  • 1 cup fresh kale chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced beef sausage and brown until edges are crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced onions and cook until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Stir in dried lentils to coat with pan drippings.
  7. Pour in beef broth and crushed tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  8. Add dried thyme and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes until lentils are tender.
  10. Stir in kale for the final 2 minutes until wilted, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months. If the stew thickens too much, add a splash of warm water or broth.