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This is a classic recipe for a hearty lentil stew. It’s thick enough to eat with a fork. Definitely comfort food for fall nights.
Ingredients
1 lb. stew meat (grass fed if you can get it) cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup chopped organic celery
1 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow union
1 cup chopped organic carrots
3 cloves sliced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 qt organic vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup of red wine
1 1/4 cup lentils
1 cup white or brown rice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
dash of cayenne
