Ground Beef and Chickpeas Skillet is an easy and tasty meal to get in protein and fiber in 25 minutes! It has diced tomato and spinach for color and nutrients. Pair with rice for a balanced and filling meal.
Why You’ll Love Ground Beef and Chickpeas Skillet
This Ground Beef and Chickpeas Skillet is a tasty way to mix up a typical ground beef meal prep. Chickpeas add fiber and extra protein. Diced tomatoes and spinach add color and nutrients. Cumin, paprika, garlic, and onion add lots of flavor. It’s a delicious meal to get in protein and fiber!
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy fat to sauté onion and garlic.
- Onion: full of antioxidants and adds flavor.
- Garlic: more flavor and antioxidants.
- Ground beef: main protein source. I prefer to use lean ground beef.
- Cumin & paprika: the flavor.
- Chickpeas: adds fiber and extra protein.
- Diced tomatoes: full of vitamin C and potassium.
- Spinach: adds color along with vitamin K and iron.
How to Make Ground Beef and Chickpeas Skillet
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Then, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add ground beef. Break up into pieces. Once mostly browned, mix in cumin and paprika.
Stir in chickpeas and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Then, add in spinach and cook until wilted.
Tips
- Pair with a carb to make it more filling and add extra fiber! Brown rice or a whole wheat pita are great options.
- Add in more vegetables! Toss in diced bell peppers for more nutrients and fiber.
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Ground Beef and Chickpeas Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped spinach
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add ground beef. Break up into pieces. Once mostly browned, mix in cumin and paprika.
- Stir in chickpeas and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Then add in spinach and cook until wilted.
Notes
- Pair with a carb to make it more filling and add extra fiber! Brown rice or a whole wheat pita are great options.
- Add in more vegetables! Toss in diced bell peppers for more nutrients and fiber.
