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Spiced Beef, Lentil and Roast Vegetable Bowls

Name: Spiced Beef, Lentil and Roast Vegetable Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 500 g lean beef mince; 1 × 400 g tin brown lentils, drained and rinsed; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 yellow pepper, sliced; 2 courgettes, cut into chunks; 1 red onion, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 125 ml water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the sauce: 250 ml plain Greek-style yoghurt; For the sauce: ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; For the sauce: 1 tablespoon lemon juice; For the sauce: 2 tablespoons chopped mint or parsley

Lean beef and lentils served with roasted vegetables and a cooling yoghurt sauce in a flexible family bowl.

Clear steps Everyday ingredients Made for sharing

From our kitchen

Preparation20 minutes

Cooking35 minutes

ServesServes 4

UpdatedJuly 20, 2026

Combining beef with lentils stretches the mince, adds fibre and keeps the filling moist. The bowl format also makes it easy for each person to assemble a meal they enjoy.

Useful swaps

Use chicken mince instead of beef, or replace the beef with an additional tin of lentils for a meat-free version.

Make it your own

Add shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, avocado or cooked whole grains according to your household’s appetite and preferences.

Storage

Refrigerate the cooked filling and vegetables for up to three days. Keep the yoghurt sauce separately chilled.

Allergen note

Contains milk in the yoghurt sauce.

A useful reminder

Make it work for your table.

Use the serving suggestions and swaps in the recipe as flexible ideas. Allergies, pregnancy and medical dietary needs may require advice tailored by a qualified professional.