Rooz Ma Lahem (Rice With Meat)

• cooked rice↗5 cups
• ground lamb or ground turkey1⁄2 lb
• diced onion1⁄3 cup
• garlic cloves↗3
• chickpeas↗1

  (15 ounce) can

• seasoning

  are to taste

• allspice1⁄2 - 3⁄4 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄3 teaspoon
• seasoning salt (more if desired) or 1 tablespoon salt (more if desired)↗1 tablespoon
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• diced red pepper1⁄4 cup

  (for color) (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set cooked rice aside.

2. 2

   In a pot combine onions,chopped garlic,seasonings and ground meat and brown, try to keep the meat from forming large clumps, you want it taco meat in consistency, so keep stirring often.

3. 3

   Once its almost brown add drained can of chick peas and let meat brown.

4. 4

   When meat is browned drain any remaining fat from pan and add rice and stir until well blended.

5. 5

   Enjoy-- (variation to it can be to substitute chick peas for mixed can of mixed veggies).