How many calories are in Ground Beef Stew with Lentils?
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils has about 420 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils is a Dinner international recipe with 420 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
420 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
55.3 g
About This Recipe
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around ground beef, lentils, and sweet potato.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 420 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Ground Beef Stew with Lentils worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked lentils.
Wash the sweet potato and pu in a pot with boiling water with the diced carrot. Let boil for 8-10 minutes.
At the same time, heat a pan over medium heat and, in the meantime, chop the onion and garlic.
Once heated, add the oil, onion and garlic with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
Add the ground beef and mix with the onion. Cook for 10 minutes.
Once the beef has become brownish, add the lentils and the previously drained sweet potato.
Season with pepper, paprika and salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat and serve the ground beef stew with lentils.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
420
Protein
55.3g
Carbs
110.5g
Fat
23.5g
Fiber
21.9g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils has about 420 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Ground Beef Stew with Lentils can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Ground Beef Stew with Lentils generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Ground Beef Stew with Lentils gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Ground Beef Stew with Lentils is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Ground Beef Stew with Lentils. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils is ready when the ground beef is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Ground Beef Stew with Lentils is not vegetarian as written because it includes Ground Beef.
Yes. Ground Beef Stew with Lentils is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Ground Beef Stew with Lentils already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 55.3 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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