Middle Eastern peas and rice

Ingredients

• 1 Green bell pepper diced
  
• 1 Red onion diced
  
• 4-5 Carrots diced
  
• 1/2 pound Ground beef
  
• 1 Small can of tomato paste
  
• 1 Bag frozen sweet peas or fresh peas if in season
  
• Chicken stock or beef stock
  

Directions

1. Dice and sauté the onion, carrots, bell pepper for 5-7 minutes in Dutch oven.
2. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add enough chicken stock or beef stock to cover and add the bag of peas.
5. Bring pot to boil and cook for 20-25 minutes until the sauce thickens and the peas are no longer bright green.
6. Serve with rice and top with tzakiki sauce or green onions and shallots.