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Koobideh Kebab
Beef and lamb mince, drained onion, and saffron are pressed onto wide skewers and grilled with tomatoes.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 21 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 16 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 21 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 500 gr Ground beef
- 500 gr Ground lamb
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Saffron hot water
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sumac
- 6 adet Tomatoes
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Basmati pilaf
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onions and squeeze out their juice through a clean cloth for 1 minute.
- 2
Knead the ground beef, ground lamb, onion, saffron water, salt, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Rest the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 4
Press the meat onto wide metal skewers into long kebabs.
- 5
Thread the tomatoes onto separate skewers.
- 6
Cook the kebabs on a very hot grill for 4 minutes per side.
8 min08:00 - 7
Turn the tomatoes on the grill until their skins split.
- 8
Serve the kebabs with basmati pilaf, sumac, and grilled tomatoes.
💡 Tip: Squeezing out the onion's excess juice helps the meat stay on the skewers while cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with saffron rice, sumac, grilled tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Good sources
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
36
g protein
24
g carbs
34
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 18%Fat 56%
GI 5 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Koobideh Kebab make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Koobideh Kebab take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 81 minutes in total.Is Koobideh Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Koobideh Kebab have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 24g, fat: 34g.Is Koobideh Kebab allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Koobideh Kebab belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Koobideh Kebab need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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