Moroccan-Spiced Beef & Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 450 g Beef mince
• 200 g Black lentils
• 100 g Onion
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 l Homemade beef stock
• 400 g Canned tomatoes
• 1 tsp Cumin, ground
• 2 tsp Coriander seeds, ground
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 10 g Coriander (cilantro) leaves, fresh
• 1 g Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove excess fat if necessary.
2. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add lentils, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils are tender.
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.