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Mawmenye (Lentils and Beef Stew)
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Mawmenye (Lentils and Beef Stew)

14 ingredients 30 min + 1 hr 10 min 6 servings openrecipes
Mawmenye (Lentils and Beef Stew)

"This recipe is an unusual yet yummy blend of ingredients. Beef and lentils are accented with spiced turnip, raisins and figs. It is a hearty yet easy one-pot meal."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

790
Calories
69g
Protein
32g
Fat
58g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Dried Fig 1 medium (50g) 37
Turnip 1 medium (122g) 34
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup diced turnip
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup chopped dried figs

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