One-Pan Spiced Ground Beef and Chickpea Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A hearty one-pan meal combining spiced ground beef and tender chickpeas, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. This Middle Eastern-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 30 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 380 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 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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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 4-5 minutes until translucent and softened.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the beef. Stir well to coat and cook for 1 minute until the spices release their aroma.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Add 1 cup drained chickpeas and 1/2 cup beef broth, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and chickpeas.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.