This makes a big batch so you might want to cut it proportional to the size of your election returns party.
1 lb. lentils, rinsed
1 qt. beer
3 c. chicken broth
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. cooked ham, diced
1 lb. kielbasa, sliced
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. basil
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1-or-2 sliced bell peppers.
Salt and pepper to taste
In a Dutch oven combine lentils, beer and broth.
Boil, then simmer. Brown ground beef, drain fat.
Add meat and rest of ingredients to pot.
Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
Add water as needed.