Mediterranean Beef & Rice 

dinners with beef Apr 13, 2026

Ingredients 

 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15-oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets

 

Instructions 

 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
  2. In a bowl, toss the broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and ground beef, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  5. Stir in garbanzo beans, rice, and chicken broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  7. Once the rice is covered and cooking, place broccoli in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice, serve with broccoli, and enjoy.