Charred Beef Kebabs with Tahini
Spiced ground beef skewers seared until charred, served with creamy tahini sauce and fluffy rice. Ready in 20 minutes — the TikTok weeknight dinner that tastes like a Tel Aviv grill.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef with 0.5 tsp salt, cumin, and black pepper until just combined—don't overwork.
- 2
Form beef mixture into 6–8 oblong patties or meatballs and thread onto skewers (or shape into kebab-style logs).
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Working in batches if needed, sear kebabs 4–5 minutes per side until deeply charred and cooked through.
- 5
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
- 6
Serve kebabs over warm rice, drizzle with tahini sauce, and top with fresh parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
- small bowl for tahini sauce
- whisk or fork
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