Iraqi Style Qeema (Timman Ou Qeema)

flavorful meat dish traditionally served over rice {timman} and usually with bread

• Ready In: 1 hr 9 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  small onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 3  tablespoons cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

1. brown ground beef, make pieces small as possible.
2. add onions and salt to beef, brown a little more.
3. cover with water, add chickpeas and cinnamon.
4. allow to boil for at least 5 minutes, use a potato masher to smoosh the chickpeas.
5. add tomato sauce, cover, let simmer at least 1 hour.
6. serve over rice, with your choice of bread.