Beef Lentil Salad Recipes

BEEF & LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Carve leftover cooked beef in thin slices across the grain; set aside.
• Whisk together oil, red onion, garlic, vinegar, basil, salt and oregano in large salad bowl. Add grilled vegetables, tomatoes, lentils and artichoke hearts. Gently toss together and season to taste.
• Serve with beef and a cooked whole grain like brown rice or whole grain couscous.
• NOTE: To prepare using a freshly grilled steak instead of leftover cooked beef, season 1 lb (500 g) of 1-inch thick Grilling Steak (e.g. strip loin) all over with 1 tsp EACH Italian seasoning, coarsely ground pepper and salt and ⅛ tsp garlic powder. Grill over medium-high heat for 4 to 7 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium doneness (160F/71C). Let stand for 5 minutes. Carve steak into thin slices; serve with lentil mixture.

BEEF AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• MAKE DRESSINGPlace oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and mustard in a small jar. Finely grate garlic into jar, place the lid on and shake well to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• COOK BEEF AND LENTILSHeat a large frying pan on medium-high. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until toasted. Remove from pan into a bowl.
• Return pan to a high heat. Heat oil in pan, then add mince and leave to sit for 30 seconds before breaking up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned all over and a little crisp.
• Reduce heat to medium and add crumbled stock cube, cumin seeds and paprika. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse lentils, then add to pan together with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then reduce heat to low to keep warm.
• MAKE SALADHalve tomatoes and finely dice onion. Place tomatoes, onion and rocket in a large salad bowl.
• Slice haloumi into strips. Place a medium frying pan on medium heat. Add oil and fry haloumi for 1-2 minutes each side, until golden brown.
• SERVEAdd beef and lentil mixture to salad bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss to combine. Divide between individual serving plates or bowls and top with haloumi and almonds.

COLD-BEEF-AND-LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lentils and the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, until the lentils are barely tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain.
• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and white pepper. Add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until the mixture is emulsified.
• In a large serving bowl, toss together the steak, lentils, watercress, garlic, scallions, capers and sweet pickles with the dressing.

BEEF AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Pour flour into a shallow bowl and dust steak with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear beef on all sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
• Add tomatoes with juice, lentils, beef broth, rosemary, and browned beef pieces to the skillet and stir well. Reduce heat, cover pot halfway with a lid, and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Add potatoes to the skillet. Simmer until lentils and potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.