Beer and Maple Lentil Stew

This wonderful cold-weather recipe fills you up. It really hits the spot when you want warm comfort food. The beer gives it a hearty flavor. The maple helps complement the bacon, onions, celery, and carrot base.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon celery salt
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• ¼ teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.

Step 2

Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.