Mixed Grilled Kebabs with Saffron Rice
Juicy grilled meat kebabs served over fragrant saffron rice, with charred tomato and onion for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked saffron rice
- 1 large tomato
Instructions
- 1
Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, mix the grated onion, 1 lb ground beef, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt until just combined.
- 2
Shape the mixture into 4 oval kebabs around skewers or form into patties. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Grill the kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through (no pink inside).
- 4
While kebabs cook, slice the 1 large tomato and grill alongside for 2-3 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
- 5
Serve the kebabs over 2 cups cooked saffron rice, with the grilled tomato on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- mixing bowl
- grater
- skewers (optional)
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