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Lentil Chili Recipe
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Lentil Chili
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 
The perfect hearty winter chili to warm you up!
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Emily
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 head of cabbage roughly chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2-3 jalapeños sliced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne peppers
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cans of diced tomatoes
  • 32 oz beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 20 oz bag of lentils
  • Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream for topping
Instructions
  1. Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Brown ground beef, breaking into small pieces
  3. Once ground beef is cooked, add in onions, cabbage, garlic, and jalapeños.
  4. Cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes
  5. Mix in seasonings - chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
  6. Add canned diced tomatoes and broth
  7. Mix in lentils and stir to incorporate all ingredients.
  8. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
  9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream.