Beer and Maple Lentil Stew

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4

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