Ranch Style Lentils

Name: Ranch Style Lentils
Ingredients: 2 cups dry lentils; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 cups water, divided; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix; 1 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups dry lentils
2 teaspoons salt
5 cups water, divided
1 lb lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Wash and drain the lentils.
2

In a saucepan add lentils, salt and 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
3

Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
4

In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until meat is browned; drain.
5

Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, pepper and remaining water.
6

Gently stir in lentils.
7

Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
8

Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.