One-Pot Spiced Beef and Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A hearty one-pot stew featuring ground beef simmered with aromatic spices and tender chickpeas, ideal for a comforting family meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.