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Colombian Lentil Stew With Halal Beef Sausage

Name: Colombian Lentil Stew With Halal Beef Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups brown lentils, rinsed; 8 oz halal beef sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced; 4 stalks scallions, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 4 cups halal beef broth, low sodium

A comforting Colombian-style brown lentil stew simmered with diced potatoes, carrots, and sliced halal beef sausage in a garlic-scallion tomato hogao base.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Hogao Sweating

Sautéing scallions, tomatoes, and spices together in oil to release aromatic compounds and build a rich sauce base.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat, then add the sliced halal beef sausage and brown for 5 minutes until crisp on the edges.
Step 2: Add the chopped scallions, diced tomatoes, and ground cumin directly into the pot with the sausage, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
Step 3: Stir in the rinsed brown lentils, diced yellow potatoes, and diced carrots, coating them evenly with the aromatic tomato mixture.

Step 4: Pour in the halal beef broth, bring the mixture to a rapid boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Step 5: Simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils and root vegetables are completely tender.

Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into deep bowls and serve hot.

Cooking tips

Rinse the lentils thoroughly in cold water before cooking to remove starch and debris.
Add a dash of lime juice at the table to brighten the savory soup flavors.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Colombian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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