May 20, 2026

Curried Beef and Lentils

Name: Curried Beef and Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. (30 mL) vegetable oil; 2 lb. (1 kg) stewing beef; 2 tbsp. (30 mL) tomato paste; 2 cups (500 mL) diced onion; 1/2 cup (125 mL) water; 1 can (28 oz./796 mL) whole tomatoes and their juices; 1 bottle (341 mL) VH® Yellow Curry Sauce; 1 can (19 oz./540 mL) lentils, drained; 3 cups (750 mL) baby spinach

10

Prep Time Minutes
90
Total Time Minutes
9
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Beef,
Beans,
Over 45 min,
Main Dish,
VH,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian,
Spring

Ingredients

2 tbsp. (30 mL) vegetable oil
2 lb. (1 kg) stewing beef
2 tbsp. (30 mL) tomato paste
2 cups (500 mL) diced onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
1 can (28 oz./796 mL) whole tomatoes and their juices
1 bottle (341 mL) VH® Yellow Curry Sauce
1 can (19 oz./540 mL) lentils, drained
3 cups (750 mL) baby spinach

Directions

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Step one

Heat oil in pot set over medium heat and cook beef until well-browned, about 15 minutes. Remove beef from pot and set aside.
Step two

Add tomato paste and onions to pot, stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Step three

Add beef, water, tomatoes and VH® Yellow Curry sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes.
Step four

Remove lid, add lentils and spinach and continue to cook uncovered for 5 more minutes. Serve with boiled potatoes or crusty bread.