🇩🇿 Algerian Thin Flatbread Pieces In Meat Sauce called Chakhchoukha (from the Region of Biskra)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quicker to cook.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while tortillas are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, then add the meat pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, ras el hanout, and paprika.

Let it cook for 5 minutes.

Add chickpeas and grated tomato, and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Add jalapeno or any other hot pepper (optional).

Pour in boiled water until it covers the meat and vegetables.

Cover and let it cook for about 45 minutes or until the meat and chickpeas are cooked.

Meanwhile, tear the flatbread into small pieces and place them in a steamer.

Steam the flatbread pieces for about 5 minutes.

Put the steamed flatbread pieces in a serving dish and set aside.

Check the sauce, adjust seasoning, and add salt if needed.

Once thickened and reduced, place the meat on top of the steamed flatbread, add chickpeas around, and pour some sauce on top.

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