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Mediterranean Ground Beef & Rice

This Mediterranean Ground Beef and Rice dish is made with chickpeas and full of flavor. It's a quick, easy-to-make one pot meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Lebanese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon 7 Spice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups basmati rice rinsed
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and ground beef and season with the 7 Spice and ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and the ground beef is browned, about 5-8 minutes.
  2. Add the chickpeas and the rice, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and stir to combine. Pour the chicken broth or water on top.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat but keep covered, and allow the steam to continue cooking the rice for 5-10 more minutes.
  4. Fluff the rice, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop.
  • Substitutes: You can add in whatever vegetables you have to this dish. You can use water or vegetable broth in the place of chicken broth. If you’d like to use quinoa, make sure to decrease the amount of liquid you’re using by 1 cup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1143mg (48%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1143mg 48%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.