Hearty Lentil Stew

• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 whole Onions, Chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 4 whole Carrots, Chopped
• 1 pound Dried Lentils, Rinsed And Drained
• 4 cups Chicken Broth (plus Additional Water If Needed)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 pound Fresh Kale, Washed, Chopped, Stems Removed

1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chili powder, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Adjust the spices to suit your taste (add red pepper flakes to make it spicy!).
3. Cook through to form a bit of crust on the meat.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute onions, garlic, and carrots until soft.
6. Add the cooked ground beef, lentils, broth, sage, thyme, pepper and salt.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are just barely tender, about 20 minutes.
9. Stir in kale.
10. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.

ground beef, chili powder, cayenne pepper, italian seasoning, salt, olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots, chicken broth, thyme, fresh ground black pepper, salt, fresh kale

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/hearty-lentil-stew/ (may not work)