"My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than potatoes. If leftover stew seems too thick, add more beef stock when reheating. —Margaret Roscoe, Keystone Heights, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
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2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
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1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
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5 large bay leaves
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon dried tarragon
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef stock