Lentil Chili

1 lb (500 g) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
19 oz (475 g) can tomato sauce
1 cup (250 mL) green lentils, cooked or canned
10 oz (250 g) can whole mushrooms, drained
½ cup (125 mL) water
1 Tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper
1 Tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar

In a heavy skillet, brown beef with onion and garlic. Drain off excess fat. Add tomato sauce, lentils, mushrooms, water, chili powder and pepper.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, one hour.

Add vinegar and simmer 15 minutes.

Makes 5-6 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Canadian Lentils.

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