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Turkish Style Meat Chickpeas Recipe

Turkish Style Meat Chickpeas

Turkish Style Meat Chickpeas is a classic Anatolian stew made with tender beef and chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Nutritious, comforting, and traditionally served with rice or bulgur pilaf.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 5 people
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat Chickpea Stew

  • 500 gr beef cubes
  • 2 chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 piece onions,chopped
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons red pepper paste
  • ½ tablespoons ground red pepper
  • ½ tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons salt
  • Hot water or beef stock

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Boil beef cubes in water until tender; drain and set aside.
  • Boil soaked chickpeas until soft; drain.
  • Sauté onions in butter and olive oil until lightly golden.
  • Add tomato and red pepper paste and cook briefly.
  • Add spices and hot broth.
  • Stir in beef and chickpeas.
  • Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, soak the chickpeas overnight to ensure even cooking and a creamy texture. Cooking the beef and chickpeas separately helps prevent uneven softness. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.