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Kebab Platter

Juicy grilled meat skewers served over fluffy white rice with charred vegetables, pickled onions, and a pickle spear. A complete, satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Kebab Platter
ComfortingHeartyMiddle EasternDairy FreeBeefTenderJuicyWeeknight Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 2 medium tomato
  • 4 whole pickle spear

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 finely grated onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until just combined. Shape into 8 oval patties around skewers.

  2. 2

    Cook the 1 cup white rice according to package directions; keep warm.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the beef patties onto skewers if not already.

  4. 4

    Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F).

  5. 5

    While meat cooks, cut the 1 green bell pepper into wide strips and the 2 tomatoes in half. Grill alongside the skewers for 3-4 minutes, until charred and softened.

  6. 6

    Serve the skewers over the rice with grilled vegetables, 4 pickle spears, and pickled red onions on the side.

  7. 7

    Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot for rice

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