Persian Beef Kebabs

Serves: 4

Amie Torphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

48

Sweetness

53

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Kosher Salt

8 medium

Roma Tomatoes

Directions:

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