Meat with Chickpeas
- 3 T. Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 lb. Meat Cubes
- 3 T. Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp. Salt (or less)
- ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 55 oz. Canned Chickpeas, drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 5-6 c. Hot Water
- Sauté Onions & Oil in a deep frying pan or pot.
- Add Meat Cubes. Cook until brown.
- Stir in the Tomato Paste and Seasonings.
- Add Chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in Hot Water. Stir well. Cover and leave to cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir and cook an additional 5-10 minutes if needed.
* This very common dish is most often served with Rice Pilaf or Bulgar Pilaf and Mevsim Salatası or Mor Lahana Salatası.
Will
How many people do you think this will feed? And any sides you’d recommend to go with it besides rice?
Jale
Rice Pilaf of course goes very well with this dish, but bulgur pilaf is also a good option. Complimentary sides salads include: Çoban Salatası, Mevsim Salatası, or Bol Yeşillikli Salata. Also any side dish with yogurt is a very nice complement, such as: Cacık Sauce, Semizotu Saştası, or Haydari.