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Hearty ground beef and chickpeas served hot with lemon wedges and warm pita bread in a rustic pan

20-Minute One-Pan Beef and Chickpeas

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A quick, delicious, and easy one-pan meal featuring ground beef and chickpeas, seasoned with garlic and cumin.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Rice or pita for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pan and drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the drained chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, and salt to the pan.
  3. Stir everything together and cook until heated through.
  4. Just before serving, squeeze lemon juice over the mixture.
  5. Serve in bowls, optionally over rice or with pita.
  6. Add toppings like yogurt or chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting the ground beef for additional beans or vegetables.

  • Author: Chef Rita
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg