Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
While the beef cooks, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, turmeric, and ground coriander.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove the rice from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Stir chopped fresh cilantro into the cooked rice.
Serve the seasoned ground beef over the yellow rice.