Best STREET FOOD in Iraq 🇮🇶 /Amazing! Most Popular iraqi Street Food and Mosul

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are a good protein source.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is versatile.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and chickpeas; mix well.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients; add bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.

Check seasoning and adjust if necessary; remove bay leaves before serving.

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