Pea Stew (bazella)
This peas stew recipe or also known as bazella w riz in Arabic or bazella stew is a hearty warm comfort dish consisting of peas cooked with meat in tomato sauce.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 pound, chunks minced or ground lamb or beef
- A pinch of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg for the meat
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (divided)
- 1 pound (about 2 cups) of fresh or frozen peas
- 2 carrots chopped (optional), fresh or frozen.
- 3 cups fresh tomato sauce (about 4 medium size ripe tomatoes) blended with 1/2 cup of water.
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
- 1 teaspoon allspice.
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste).
Instructions
- 1
In a pot heat oil and sauté one small chopped onion over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- 2
Add meat over sauteed onios, add spices and salt. Integrate everything well together and continue sautéing until the meat is more brownish and fully cooked.
- 3
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, heat oil over medium-high then add carrots and peas, sauté for about 7 minutes, or until lightly softened.
- 4
Bring vegetables over cooked meat, and integrate everything well together.
- 5
Pour tomato sauce over the mix, then add salt and allspice.
- 6
Mix tomato paste with 1/2 cup of hot water to liquidate, then add over mix.
- 7
Stir everything well together and let it simmer uncovered on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.