Persian Beef Kebabs Recipe

Name: Persian Beef Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sirloin steak; 1 medium white onion, roughly chopped; 5 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 1 medium lime, juiced (about 4 teaspoons); 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 pinches saffron (steeped a few minutes in 2 tablespoons boiling water) or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 8 (12-inch) metal or wooden skewers, if wooden, soak in water for 15 minutes; 8 medium Roma tomatoes; Olive oil; Lavash bread, for serving; Plain yogurt, for serving; Cilantro leaves, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds sirloin steak
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped
5 medium garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium lime, juiced (about 4 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pinches saffron (steeped a few minutes in 2 tablespoons boiling water) or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 (12-inch) metal or wooden skewers, if wooden, soak in water for 15 minutes
8 medium Roma tomatoes
Olive oil
Lavash bread, for serving
Plain yogurt, for serving
Cilantro leaves, for serving

1
Trim any excess fat from the steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes, and place in a large nonreactive bowl.
2
Place onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and saffron or cumin, in a food processor and process until smooth.
3
Pour mixture over meat, toss to coat, cover and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
4
When ready to cook, heat grill to medium heat (350 degrees F) and oil well.
5
Thread meat on skewers, leaving at least 1/2-inch space between each piece of meat.
6
In a small bowl and the tomatoes, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat thoroughly.
7
Place meat and tomatoes on grill.
8
Cook meat, turning once, until charred and medium-rare, about 7 to 10 minutes.
9
Cook tomatoes, turning rarely, until blistered and soft, about 10 minutes.
10
Remove meat from skewers and have guests assemble their own sandwiches with meat, tomatoes, lavash, yogurt, and cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds sirloin steak, 1 medium white onion, roughly chopped, 5 medium garlic cloves, crushed, 1 medium lime, juiced (about 4 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Persian Beef Kebabs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Persian Beef Kebabs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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