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Lentils were one of the crops on my dad’s farm when we were growing up, and they’re the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. 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This is a delicious chili!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Marilyn"},"reviewBody":"First time cooking with lentils, and loved this recipe. Has a slightly different flavor, and I'll definitely make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tori81"},"reviewBody":"I love this chili..... it is very hearty and my family loved it. I would make this again and again in the cold months to come. Thanks Taste Recipes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Beef and Lentil Chili","description":"Check out this video for how to make Beef and Lentil Chili","url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/ILd83PFQ-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"53s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/do30a53ype68d7obt205h236qn0013j0.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"ILd83PFQ","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/ILd83PFQ-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/ILd83PFQ\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2019-02-26T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"120266","romance_copy_dek":"Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. Everyone who asks for this recipe is amazed at how simple it is. \u2014Cindy Agee, Lewiston, Idaho","enhanced_recipe_title":"Beef and Lentil Chili","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 pounds ground beef","IngredientText":"2 pounds ground beef"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 medium onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 medium onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 garlic clove, minced","IngredientText":"1 garlic clove, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cans (14-1\/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped","IngredientText":"2 cans (14-1\/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce","IngredientText":"1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons chili powder","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons chili powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 ounce semisweet chocolate","IngredientText":"1 ounce semisweet chocolate"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup dried lentils, rinsed","IngredientText":"1 cup dried lentils, rinsed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups water","IngredientText":"2 cups water"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Beef-and-Lentil-Chili_EXPS_THCA18_120266_D11_01_6b.jpg","RecipeId":120266,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Beef and Lentil Chili Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"[dam-video dam-id=\"33370\" ol-id=\"T073Q3A\"]","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Beef-and-Lentil-Chili_EXPS_THCA18_120266_D11_01_6b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Cindy","Lastname":"Agee","City":"Lewiston","StateDescription":"Idaho","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour","MinimumServingQuantity":8,"MaximumServingQuantity":8,"Yield":"2-1\/2 quarts.","DigitalTitle":"Beef and Lentil Chili","SubmittedTitle":"Lentil Chili","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_THCA18_120266_D11_01_6b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":20,"CookTimeInMinutes":60,"TotalTimeInMinutes":80,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Beef and Lentil Chili","OriginalSourceProject":"Beef and Lentil Chili","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"Test Kitchen Tips <\/b>\r\n