1 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. white whole wheat flour
3/4 lb. boneless round stewing beef
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14.5 oz.) cans low-sodium beef broth, divided
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, ends trimmed, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry lentils, rinsed and picked through
2 cups water
1/2 cup fine egg noodles
1 (15 oz.) can reduced-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup Finely chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh lemon wedges (optional)
Hot Sauce, such as Tabasco (optional)