Middle Eastern–Spiced Ground Beef and Chickpeas

Name: Middle Eastern–Spiced Ground Beef and Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
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

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.

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