Beef and rice kebabs
Make for a quick and tasty lunch!
These beef and rice kebabs cook up quickly, and taste delicious. Eat in a pita or wrap, for a take-out experience at home, or try serving over rice!
Ingredients
For the kebabs:
- 1 lb (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup rice, cooked and cooled to room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, very finely diced or grated
- 2 cloves minced garlic, or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley (optional)
For serving:
- Optional toppings: plain yogurt or tzaziki, diced tomatoes, cucumber, shredded lettuce and grated cheese
- Pitas, wraps, or rice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F, and line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Mix egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs (if using) in a medium sized bowl.
- Stir in ground beef and rice.
- Divide mixture into 12 parts, and use your hands to roll each into a 3 inch log. Place on lined baking sheet.
- Bake for around 15 minutes, until no longer pink inside. Take out and let cool slightly
- Serve kebabs with your choice of toppings in pitas or wraps, or on top of rice
Tips
- Can also be pan-fried or cooked on a grill; you'll keep a little more juiciness that way!
- Thoroughly knead the mixture together, to help the kebab hold together. You can also refrigerate the beef mixture before shaping to chill it and make it easier to handle.
Variations
- The seasonings can be adjusted to suit your taste. Some popular additions include: red chili flakes, coriander seeds, cumin, ginger, curry spice, chilli pepper, cilantro and mint.
- This recipe can be tried with any ground meat.
Storage
- Can be kept in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days
- Cooked kebabs can be frozen in an airtight container for up to a week
Recipe adapted from the Dieticians of Canada