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Meatball & Chickpea Dish

Ingredients for Meatballs:

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 1 Onion, grated
• 1 Egg
• ¼ c. Bread Crumbs
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp. Pepper
• ½ tsp. Cumin
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Paprika

Ingredients for Main Dish:

• Oil
• 1 Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp. Salt
• ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
• ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp. Oregano
• 8 Tomatoes, grated
• ¼ c. Tomato Paste
• 30 oz. Canned Chickpeas,* drained
• 5 c. Hot Water

* If using dry Chickpeas soak overnight, then drain. Add to pot with lots of water, 1 diced Onion, Salt and a Bay Leaf. Boil for at least one hour, before draining and adding to this recipe.

Directions:

1. Mix the ingredients for the meatballs together and knead well. Let rest for ½ hour to allow flavors to blend.
2. Roll into small meatballs about the size of a chestnut.
3. Fry the meatballs in Oil until fully cooked.
4. In a separate pot, sauté the Onion and Garlic.
5. Add the Seasonings, Tomatoes, and Tomato Paste. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the Chickpeas and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Pour in the Hot Water and lightly boil for 15 minutes.
8. Add the Meatballs and cook for another 15 minutes or until Chickpeas are fully cooked.
9. Serve with Rice Pilaf.

Meatball Ingredients (minus the beef)

Rolling the Meatballs

Frying the Meatballs

Main Dish Ingredients