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Spiced Beef Kebab with Tahini & Fries

Charred Israeli-style ground beef kebabs spiked with warm spices, served over crispy fries with cool tahini sauce and fresh lettuce-tomato salad. Total time includes fries and sauce.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
548
Protein
32g
Spiced Beef Kebab with Tahini & Fries
casualsatisfyingisraelibeefcrispyjuicytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Start fries in the oven per package directions; they'll finish while you cook the kebab.

  2. Step 2

    Combine ground beef, cumin, paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and pinch of pepper in a bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Divide mixture into 4 portions and mold onto skewers, pressing firmly into long ovals.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 90 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Sear kebabs without moving until deeply charred, 3 minutes per side. They should look dark and caramelized.

  6. Step 6

    Whisk tahini with lemon juice and 2 tbsp water until creamy and pourable. Season with salt to taste.

  7. Step 7

    Arrange fries on a plate, top with kebabs, add lettuce and tomato on the side, and drizzle tahini sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • 2 metal skewers (8-inch minimum)
  • large mixing bowl
  • 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy stainless-steel skillet
  • baking sheet
  • small whisk

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