Meaty Chickpea Stew ( Etli Nohut )

INGREDIENTS

2 cans chickpeas

1/2 lb beef/lamb

1 red pepper, finely diced

1 green pepper, finely diced

1 onion, finely diced

2 T. tomato paste

1 T. red pepper paste

1 t. salt

4 cups. water

1/2 t. black pepper

1/2 t. red pepper

4 T. oil

2 T. flour

DIRECTIONS

1-Cook the meat over medium heat. (Continue cooking until the meat reabsorbs its juice and it should be soft. If it is not soft add 1 cup of hot water to cook it.)

2-Add oil, onion, red and green pepper, and sauté until soft.

3-Stir in flour.

4-Add tomato and pepper pastes, and stir together well.

5-Add all spices, salt and water. Stir again, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

6- Remove from heat, and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

Serve with pilaf (rice).

Afiyet Olsun

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