RANCH-STYLE BAKED LENTILS

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The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the World". I serve this as a main dish, or as a side dish for picnics and barbecues. I've used the recipe for many years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried lentils (4 cups cooked)
2 teaspoons salt
5 cups water, divided
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils. In a heavy saucepan, bring lentils, salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender. , Meanwhile, cook beef over medium heat in a skillet until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and remaining water. Gently stir in lentils. Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes.

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