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Middle Eastern–Spiced Ground Beef and Chickpeas
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Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, breaking meat up into smaller pieces, until meat is browned and crumbly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add grated garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
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Stir in chickpeas, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper and combine. Add in tomato paste and stir, then add water. Bring to a light simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill and serve. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️Toast the dry spices in the olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding meat to unlock their full aromatic potential and deepen the flavor profile.
- Chickpea Texture Hack 🫘Pat chickpeas completely dry before adding to the skillet to ensure they crisp up instead of becoming mushy during cooking.
- Fat Content Optimization 🥩The 90/10 lean ground beef is perfect for this recipe, providing enough fat for flavor while preventing the dish from becoming greasy.
- Yogurt Swirl Technique 🥄If using yogurt, warm it slightly and create a beautiful swirl on top of the dish just before serving to prevent curdling and enhance presentation.
- One-Pan Deglazing Magic 🍲Use the water to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom to maximize the dish's depth of flavor.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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