As every year, with the arrival of the first cold weather, the Lents’ stew refloats as the main option when preparing a rich and abundant meal.
While there are probably as many recipes for Lents’ stew As Argentine inhabitants in the country, here we bring you the most classic and simple, in case you want to entertain your loved ones with this exquisite dish of food.
These are the ingredients needed to prepare the recipe of the Lents’ stew more traditional: 1 red chorizo, 150 grams of smoked bacon, 250 grams of roast beef, 1 large onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 potato, 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 dried tomatoes, 350 grams of lentils, 1/2 glass of tomato puree, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, 2 bay leaves, oregano, olive oil and parsley.
The preparation, step by step
The first thing to do is cut the red chorizo into slices, and then into four parts until you get small pieces. Place them in boiling water for 15 minutes, so that they are defatted. You also have to cut the bacon into small pieces, and the roast beef into larger cubes. Then proceed to chop the vegetables. First the onion, the garlic and the bell pepper, the fresh tomatoes and also the dried ones. Peel the potatoes and carrots, and cut them into cubes and slices respectively.
For cooking: the first thing to be placed in a saucepan over high heat are the pieces of bacon. When it is toasted, add the red chorizo and leave it there until it is golden. Both things are then removed, but without cleaning the bottom of the pot. At that time, the meat is placed in the saucepan, which will also be cooked until golden brown, and removed. Now you should put the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the pot with a pinch of salt. Also all tomatoes. All these ingredients will be left cooking for 3 minutes without stirring.
The next step is to put the bacon, chorizo and meat back in the saucepan together with a splash of wine, and leave them for no more than 3 minutes without stirring. Potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes are added, along with all the seasonings mentioned in the ingredients list, and the tomato puree is added. At the end, add the lentils and hot water, and cook until the water completely evaporates. Et voila! A delicious and traditional Lents’ stew ready to be served at the family table.
