Lentils with Ground Beef and Rice

This lentil dish with ground beef, white rice, onion, and red bell pepper is lightly seasoned with paprika, cumin, and garlic for a creamy, filling dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup uncooked white rice
• 1.5 teaspoons ground paprika
• 2.5 teaspoons ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lentils in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Drain lentils and put in a large pot with 5 cups water and bouillon cube; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add rice and simmer until rice and lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; sauté until onion is golden brown and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes. Add paprika and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 4

Add meat mixture to lentils and rice. Simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.