Lentils with meat in a casserole dish
Description
The classic recipe for lentils with meat in a casserole calls for lean pork, but if desired, you can use any meat, including chicken fillet, as in this case. You can also use any lentils that you have on hand.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, carry out all the preparatory steps. Peel and finely chop the onion, and cut the carrot into small cubes or strips. Wash the meat (in this version, chicken fillet), dry it, and cut into portion-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add your favorite spices if desired. This is a fairly simple recipe for lentils with meat cooked in a casserole dish, so there are no special ingredients involved.
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Step 2
2. Pour a little vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the meat. Sear over medium heat, then add the carrots. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
3. In a separate skillet, heat a little oil and add the onion. When it becomes translucent and soft, add the washed and sliced mushrooms. In this case, porcini mushrooms are used, but they can be replaced with any other mushrooms or completely omitted if desired.
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Step 4
4. Now combine all the ingredients in one skillet. Add the lentils and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat after just 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Place the prepared mixture into pre-prepared pots, without filling them to the top. At the same time, bring water or broth to a boil.
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Step 6
6. Dissolve tomato sauce (or peeled chopped tomatoes) in hot water, add a little salt and pepper. Add dried garlic or other spices if desired. Pour the mixture into the pots, leaving about 1.5 cm of space at the top. Cover the pots with lids and place them in a preheated oven. Lentils with meat in pots take 30 to 75 minutes to cook at home, depending on the type of lentils and meat. If desired, the finished dish can be sprinkled with fresh herbs.