Central Asian Spiced Beef & Chickpea Skillet

Name: Central Asian Spiced Beef & Chickpea Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Central Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 0.5 cup beef broth; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

A flavorful and quick one-pan meal with ground beef, canned chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and aromatic Central Asian-inspired spices, served with fluffy white rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Central Asian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.20/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
0.5 cup beef broth
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Prepare the white rice according to package directions, using a microwave rice cooker for a quicker option so it's ready for serving.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained chickpeas, and beef broth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve the Central Asian Spiced Beef & Chickpea Skillet hot over the steamed white rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish stores well for meal prep and can be easily reheated in the microwave. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 600
Protein: 40 g
Carbohydrates: 54 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg