Lentil Stew 

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3 tablespoons oil or other fat

2 pounds ground meat or sausage, optional

1 cup diced onion, shallot or leek

3 large ribs celery, sliced thin

2 carrots, cut into disks

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon your favorite ground spice

1 pound brown or green dried lentils, rinsed

1 teaspoon your favorite dried herb

2 potatoes, cut into large chunks

Splash of vinegar, any type on hand

Fried eggs, if you like, for topping