Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounces each) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and break apart with wood spoon. Add chickpeas. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown and pop, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook and continue stirring for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from skillet. Season with salt and pepper then decrease heat to medium-low. Continue cooking until mixture is no longer soupy. Remove from heat and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving with lime wedges.
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Comments
This recipe is from Simple Ginger. It was another I was recommended during my “use lots of ground beef” phase. The chickpeas were definitely not crispy so I’m not sure I get the name of this recipe, but it was certainly tasty regardless of the texture. I served this over rice.