Ingredients
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2 tablespoons oil
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3/4 lb lean pork, diced
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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6 cups water
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3/4 cup dry lentils
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Measure salt into a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add diced pork and a sprinkle of salt.
- Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned.
- Stir in the celery, onion, garlic, carrots, and a sprinkle of salt.
- Stir and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in water and lentils.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, brown rice, remaining salt, pepper, cumin, and pepper flakes.
- Bring just to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45- 60 minutes, until done.