Turkish Lentil Recipe (Mercimek)
It is such a simple dish to make. One would never think it is that easy, since it tastes like you have been stewing it all afternoon!
Ingredients
*1/2 lb. Ground Beef *1 Small Onion, Diced *1 T. Butter *2 T. Tomato Paste *1 1/2 C. Water *Salt and Pepper to taste
*Crusty Bread for dipping (Optional)
Preparation
*Soak the dry green lentils for at least 30 minutes. Drain. *In a dutch oven, add 1 T. butter. *Once the butter melts, add the diced onions. Cook until translucent. *Add the ground beef, cook until browned. *Add 2 T. of tomato paste, mix with the ground beef mixture. *Season with Salt and Pepper. *Add the green lentils. *Add the water; please note that the consistency should be like a stew rather than a soup. Monitor the water level during cooking. If you notice that it is turning out to be like a paste, then add more water. *Cook until lentils are soft, about 35-40 minutes. *To serve: Eat as a stew with crusty bread, or put the lentils on top of
Turkish rice with fideos.
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