Mediterranean Ground Beef

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 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
• 2 cups basmati rice rinsed
• 3 ½ cups chicken broth
• Fresh parsley for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

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.