Beef, Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Name: Beef, Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500 g of beef; 400 g of chickpeas (cooked (canned or homemade)); 1 onions (medium); 2 garlic cloves; 2 carrots; 1 red bell peppers; 200 g of green beans; 300 g of rice; 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tsp of ground cumin; 1 tsp of paprika; salt; pepper; parsley (for garnish)

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This quick stir-fry combines ground meat, chickpeas and spices. 🥘 It is a fast, high-protein meal to serve with rice or pita bread.

Total time: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.75

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

🎅 Christmas: all recipes

As a starter

Fresh Chickpea Salad

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For dessert

Vanilla Cinnamon Rice Pudding

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To drink

Mango Lassi

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

450kcal

Protein26 g23%
Carbs45 g40%
Fat18 g36%
Fiber8 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🍋 For an even tastier dish, marinate the ground beef with the spices (cumin, paprika) and a little lemon juice for 15 minutes before cooking. You will get an even more aromatic dish! ✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well, up to 3 months in airtight containers or freezer bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps up to 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Prepare the vegetables (onions, carrots, bell peppers) and marinate the beef. Cook the rice at the last minute.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in the microwave 2-3 min at medium power. In a pot over low heat with a splash of water. In the oven 15-20 min at 160°C.

Variations

Serve with pita bread instead of rice.
Add zucchini or tomatoes to the vegetables.
Spice it up with a hint of chili or fresh cilantro.

Mistakes to avoid

Not browning the beef well: push the vegetables to the side and cook the ground beef until well browned.
Forgetting to drain the chickpeas before adding them.
Neglecting the seasoning: cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, then 10 minutes of cooking so the flavors blend.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make beef and chickpea stir-fry?

Sauté the onion and garlic, add the vegetables, push them to the side to sear the ground beef, then stir in the drained chickpeas and the spices. Cook for 10 minutes and serve over rice.

Which spices go in this beef stir-fry?

The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1 of paprika, with salt and pepper. Finish with fresh parsley before serving over hot rice.

What do you serve with this beef stir-fry?

Serve it over a bed of hot rice, cooked according to the package instructions, or with pita bread. The dish is complete: protein, vegetables and starch on the same plate.

Can you use canned chickpeas?

Yes, the 400 g of chickpeas can be homemade or canned. Drain them before adding them to the skillet with the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.