Charred Beef Kebab with Saffron Rice & Tahini
Spiced ground beef skewers grilled until charred, served over saffron rice with tahini sauce, grilled tomato, and pickled vegetables. A restaurant-quality Persian-inspired dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ tsp saffron threads
- 1.5 whole lemon (juiced + halved)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 whole plum tomatoes (halved)
- ¾ cup olives and pickled vegetables (mixed)
Instructions
- 1
Steep saffron in 2 tbsp hot water for 3 minutes, then boil rice in salted water with the saffron water added.
- 2
Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and half the chopped parsley. Form into 8 oval patties, then thread onto metal skewers.
- 3
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill to medium-high until a drop of water sizzles. Lay kebabs flat and sear without moving until edges char dark, ~4 minutes per side.
- 4
Push kebabs to the side, lay tomato halves cut-side down in the same pan, and sear until charred, ~3 minutes. Transfer everything to a plate.
- 5
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and pourable. Thin with more water if needed.
- 6
Fluff rice, spoon onto plates, top with kebabs and grilled tomato. Drizzle tahini sauce, scatter olives and pickled vegetables, garnish with remaining parsley and lime wedge.
Tools you’ll need
- 2 metal skewers
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
- medium pot with lid
- small bowl
- whisk
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