One-Pan Moroccan-Spiced Ground Beef with Chickpeas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A fragrant, hearty ground beef skillet infused with warm Moroccan spices and tender chickpeas, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup canned chickpeas and 1 cup crushed tomatoes along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and chickpeas.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving warm.