Garbanzo Bean Stew

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.