Unique and delicious dish that my Ecuadorian grandmother used to prepare frequently and which she jokingly baptized with the name lenatejas rellenas (stuffed lentils). Obviously, given the origins of the dish, spices could not be missing, which make this dish even richer in taste!

To prepare it stew with lentils and potatoes, we begin to fry carrots, celery and onion in a saucepan with a little extra virgin olive oil.

Let's wait a few minutes and add the beef.

Let the meat brown evenly over high heat and season with salt and pepper. We combine the tomato paste and some water (enough to cover the meat). Let's flavor with paprika, chilli and cumin and we count 15 minutes from boiling.

After this time, add 2 bay leaves and the lentils. We continue cooking for another 10 minutes over medium heat.

Finally, add the previously washed and cut potatoes and cook until they are well cooked.

When cooked, season with chopped parsley and serve hot.