Chickpea Stew with Meat

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 400 g diced lamb or beef
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 5 cups hot water
• Salt, black pepper, pepper flakes

Method

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in plenty of water, then drain.
2. Brown the meat in the butter until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.
3. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant.
5. Add the drained chickpeas and the hot water.
6. Cover and simmer for 60-75 minutes, until the chickpeas are tender.
7. Add salt and spices in the last 10 minutes and serve with rice.