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Beef with Lentils

Beef with lentils.

Prep20 min
Cook2 h
Total2 h 20 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving527 kcal
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DjiboutiMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Beef, cubed900 g
  • Tomatoes3
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp
  • Water600 ml
  • Xawaash spice (cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, turmeric)2 tbsp
  • Onions2
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Green chilli1
  • Vegetable oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Red lentils300 g

Method

  1. BaseFry onion, garlic and chilli in oil until golden. Add xawaash and tomatoes.
  2. StewAdd the main ingredient and water; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  3. AddAdd lentils for 25 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories527 kcal
Protein41.7 g
Carbohydrates42.2 g
Fat22.5 g
Fibre10.7 g
Sugar6.1 g
Sodium707 mg
Saturated fat8.5 g
Serving sizeabout 390 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Beef with Lentils take to make?

About 2 h 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 2 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Beef with Lentils?

About 527 kcal per serving, with 42 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 390 g each.

Which allergens does Beef with Lentils contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Beef with Lentils from?

Beef with Lentils is a main course from Djibouti. Beef with lentils.

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