Garbanzo Bean Stew

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 lb Dried garbanzo beans 
* 10 cup water 
* 4 lb Stew Beef or venison, cut into 1-inch cubes 
* 1 sm Onion, chopped 
* 1 tsp salt 
* 1/2 tsp white pepper 
== Directions ==
* Soak the garbanzo beans overnight in twice their volume of water.
* The beans will absorb much of the water and swell in size.
* The following day, drain and rinse the beans under cold running water.
* Place the beans in a large pot with the 10 cups of water. 
* Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. 
* Add the meat, onions, salt, and pepper, stir well and continue cooking another 2 hours until the meat is tender and the beans are fully cooked.
== See also ==
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Native American Soups
Category:Soup Recipes
Category:White pepper Recipes