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title: Kıymalı Mercimek Yemeği (Ground Beef and Red Lentil Stew)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/kiymali-mercimek-yemegi
---

Gather @red lentil{200%g}, @ground cumin{1%tsp} and @sweet paprika{1%tsp}.

Brown the @ground beef{350%g} with the @onion{1} and @carrot{1} in the @olive oil{1%tbsp} over medium-high heat, about 6 minutes. ~{6%minutes}

Stir in the @tomato paste{1%tbsp}, cumin and paprika and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the @canned tomato{1%can}, red lentils, @salt{1%tsp} and 700 ml water; bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until the lentils have broken down and the stew has thickened. ~{20%minutes}

Loosen with a little hot water if it's gone stodgy rather than spoonable, then taste and adjust salt.

Serve hot over rice or bulgur pilaf.