This time of year brings a lot of relief to be out in the field harvesting the long awaited crops. With it brings what seems to be a never ending but very important responsibility of feeding the harvest crews. Here’s hoping the below recipe becomes a new favorite for your family and crew. It can easily be adapted to slow cook for several hours.
Lentil Sloppy Joes (serves 7 - 1 cup portions)
1 lb ground beef
½ c chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 c water
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
½ c dried lentils, rinsed
½ c ketchup
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
7 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink in a skillet; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, lentils, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve on buns. Note: Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef.
This recipe was taken from the “Strong Hearts” recipe booklet sponsored by Strong Hearts for Montana.
Please contact Janell at the Chouteau County Extension Office at 622-3036, janellb@montana.edu or in the Chouteau County Courthouse at 1308 Franklin St in Fort Benton with any questions or for more information.
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