Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound beef chuck , cut into 1-inch cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 large carrots , chopped
• 2 large stalks celery , chopped
• 6 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons dried cilantro
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 , 32 ounce
• 1 , 28 ounce
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Season beef with salt and pepper, then gently add to the pot until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and reserve remaining oil in the pot.
2. 2 Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cilantro, and oregano to the pot; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes, then return beef to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beef is beginning to turn tender, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Add lentils, then cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper, then stir in parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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