beef and lentil stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 - clove garlic, minced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, stems and pieces
• 16 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 1 - stalk celery, sliced
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup lentils, uncooked
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup red wine, optional
• 1 - bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped sprigs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper