Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 lb lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion, finely chopped

Method

  • Stick cloves into whole onion. Set aside.
  • In large saucepan, combine water, lentils, salt, bay leaf, and whole onion with cloves.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Stir in simmered ingredients from saucepan.
  • Add additional water if mixture seems dry. ( I added 1-1/2 cups of additional water).
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours. (check to see if lentils are tender).
  • Top with sour cream and/or salsa when serving, if desired.
  • This also freezes well.