One-Pot Spicy Harissa Beef & Chickpea Orzo with Fresh Mint Yogurt
This quick and flavorful one-pot meal features ground beef sautéed with harissa, chickpeas, and gluten-free orzo, topped with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in under 15 minutes and is entirely gluten-free.
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup gluten-free orzo
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 each garlic cloves, minced
- 2.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.75 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minuteAdd ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 minutesStir in harissa paste, chickpeas, and gluten-free orzo. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
⏱️ 1 minuteReduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 minutesWhile orzo cooks, mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and fresh mint in a small bowl.
⏱️ 1 minuteServe beef and chickpea orzo in bowls, topped with a generous dollop of mint yogurt.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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