Mawmenye (Lentils and Beef Stew)
Mawmenye (Lentils and Beef Stew) is an easy, hearty stew made with tender beef and lentils that's perfect for feeding a crowd from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1.25 pound Beef
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dry
- 1 cup Lentils
- 4 cup Beef Broth Or Bouillon Canned
- 1 cup Turnips
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Basil
- 1 cup Raisins
- 0.66666666666667 cup Figs
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then cook in the pot until browned on the outside.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and simmer over medium heat for about 45 minutes, until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef from the liquid, and set aside.
- Pour the beef broth into the pot, and add the lentils.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Season the turnips with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and basil, and add them to the pot.
- Return the beef to the pot, and stir in the raisins and figs.
- Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcalProtein: 21.5gFat: 12.8gSaturated Fat: 5.5gSodium: 3201mgSugar: 8.1g
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