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Persian-Style Beef Kebabs (Koobideh)
Traditional dish · Persian
Ground beef mixed with finely grated onion and spices, formed onto wide skewers and grilled. Known for its juicy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (80/20)1.5 lbs
- Yellow onion1 large, finely grated
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Water2 tbsp
- Wide metal skewers4-6
Steps
- 1
Finely grate the onion using a box grater. Squeeze out excess liquid from the grated onion using cheesecloth or your hands.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, squeezed grated onion, turmeric, salt, pepper, and water. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined and slightly sticky. Do not overmix.
- 3
Divide the meat mixture into 4-6 equal portions. Wet your hands with cold water and shape each portion around a wide skewer, forming a long, flat patty about 1 inch thick.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Grill the kebabs for about 8-10 minutes per side, turning carefully, until cooked through and nicely browned with grill marks.
- 6
Carefully slide the cooked koobideh off the skewers onto a serving platter. Serve hot, traditionally with grilled tomatoes and saffron rice.
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