Ground Beef Lentil Casserole Food

RANCH STYLE LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put lentils and 1 quart of water in a 3-quart pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
• Brown ground beef, if using, and drain fat.
• Stir all other ingredients into lentils (do not drain the lentils).
• Pour into 2 1/2 quart casserole and bake uncovered at 400*F for 30 minutes.

GROUND BEEF LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large saucepan over medium heat bring to boil lentils, 1 quart water and bay leaf. Reduce heat, cover; simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute beef and onion until meat is cooked through. Drain lentils, reserving liquid. If necessary, add water to make 1 cup liquid. Discard bay leaf. Stir lentils and liquid into meat mixture. Add remaining ingredients; blend well.

BAKED LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine water, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme and bay leaf in 13x9 casserole.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir in tomatoes.
• Recover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.

GROUND BEEF LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and onions; cook and stir until onion is browned and beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder and cinnamon; mix well. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
• Add rice and lentils. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

LENTILS WITH GROUND BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Place lentils in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours.
• Drain lentils and put in a large pot with 5 cups water and bouillon cube; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add rice and simmer until rice and lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; saute until onion is golden brown and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes. Add paprika and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add meat mixture to lentils and rice. Simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.

BROWN RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
• Mix all ingredients except the cheese in a baking dish (I use an 11 x 7).
• Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Then remove the foil, add the cheese, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.