Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small-medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 small zucchini (shredded (could substitute a carrot, other veg, or just leave out))
  • 3/4 cup split red lentils (dry)
  • 1 1/2 cup water or broth (beef, chicken or veg)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes

Instruction

  • In a large pan, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned.
  • While ground beef is cooking, add remaining ingredients to slow cooker (I used a 6qt, and it was about half full).
  • Add ground beef to slow cooker and give everything a good stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.