Etli Nohut

Ingredients

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• 500 g beef chuck, cubed
• 3 cups chickpeas, cooked or canned and drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups water or stock
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika

Let’s make it

1. Brown the beef in olive oil in a pot for 5 minutes, then add the onion and cook 5 minutes more.
2. Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, stock, and the chickpeas.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 60 to 70 minutes until the beef is tender and reaches 63 C / 145 F with 3 minutes rest.
4. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
5. Serve with rice or bread.