Name: Middle Eastern–Spiced Ground Beef and Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound 90/10 lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons grated fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 (14-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or dill; ¼ cup yogurt, optional

Middle Eastern–Spiced Ground Beef and Chickpeas

This one-pan Middle Eastern spiced beef and chickpea skillet draws on warm, aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and allspice to create a savory, deeply comforting dish with a subtle Middle Eastern influence. Fresh herbs and an optional dollop of yogurt finish it off, making a quick weeknight meal that tastes far more indulgent than the effort involved. Serve it over rice for a satisfying, complete dinner.

30 min total 15 min prep 15 min cook 6 421 cal

Instructions

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1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, breaking meat up into smaller pieces, until meat is browned and crumbly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add grated garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
2 Stir in chickpeas, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper and combine. Add in tomato paste and stir, then add water. Bring to a light simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill and serve. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.