Kabob Koobideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabobs)

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Kabob koobideh is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most delicious kabob recipes I have ever found. The kabobs are usually grilled over hot coals or any BBQ.

Submitted by Nick Perry
Updated on November 17, 2024
Ground meat kabobs on grill and some cherry tomato kabobs
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 kabobs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 onions, peeled

  • cheesecloth

  • 1 pound ground lamb

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 green onion, diced

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon sumac powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 eggs

  • 8 (10 inch) metal skewers

Directions

  1. Shave onions with a grater into a fine mesh strainer. Gently press pulp into the strainer to remove juices. Place pulp into the center of the cheesecloth and gently press until no further juice drips out.

  2. Place lamb and beef in a pot. Add green onion and onion pulp; mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in baking powder, salt, pepper, sumac, and turmeric. Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot and place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Mold meat mixture onto the skewers.

  5. Cook on the preheated grill, rotating every minute, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can use all ground beef or all ground lamb if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260 Calories
18g Fat
4g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 320mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.