Ranch-Style Baked Lentils
["2 c. dry lentils (4 c. cooked)", "2 tsp. salt", "5 c. water, divided", "1 lb. lean ground beef", "1 envelope dry onion soup mix", "1 c. catsup", "1 tsp. prepared mustard", "1 tsp. vinegar"]
["Rinse the lentils.", "In a heavy saucepan, bring lentils, salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender. Meanwhile, brown beef in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in soup mix, catsup, mustard, vinegar and remaining water. Gently stir in lentils. Spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 400\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes. Yield: 4 to", "6 servings."]
["lentils", "salt", "water", "lean ground beef", "onion soup", "catsup", "mustard", "vinegar"]