Ranch-Style Baked Lentils

Ingredients

• 2 c dry lentils 4 c cooked
• 2 tsp salt
• 5 c water divided
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 c catsup
• 1 tsp prepared mustard
• 1 tsp vinegar

Directions

1. Rinse the lentils
2. In a heavy saucepan bring lentils salt and 4 cups water to a boil Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender Meanwhile brown beef in a skillet Drain excess fat Stir in soup mix catsup mustard vinegar and remaining water Gently stir in lentils Spoon into a 2-quart casserole Bake covered at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes Yield 4 to
3. 6 servings