North African Spiced Beef and Chickpea Skillet

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced tomatoes (undrained), and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.