Lentil & Beef Maafe (African Stew)

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil

2 lb (1 kg) beef, top round, medium dice

1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, small dice

½ cup (125 mL) garlic, minced

½ cup (125 mL) parsley, roughly chopped

¾ cup (175 mL) cashew butter

¾ lb (350 g) carrots, small diced

½ lb (250 g) potatoes, peeled, diced medium

2 cups (500 mL) tomato, medium diced

2 ½ quarts (2.4 L) beef stock

1 Tbsp (15 mL) paprika

1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils

5 cups (1.25 L) brown rice, cooked