1 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons Berbere seasoning
3/4 to 1 pound ground beef or  mixed diced vegetables such as carrots, peas and potatoes
1 to 1/2 cup water
1 cup diced tomatoes

Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add lentils and reduce heat to low. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lentils should be soft on the the inside but not mushy. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Set aside.

In a saucepan, brown Berbere spice mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add in meat and vegetables and sauté until almost done.

Add cooked lentils, water and tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.