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INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
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1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
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1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
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1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine
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1 cup (250 mL) green lentils
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1 (28 oz/798 mL) can tomatoes, chopped
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½ cup (125 mL) water
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1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
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1 tsp (5 mL) fennel seeds
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
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1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil
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salt and pepper, to taste