Kabab Tabei (Persian Pan Kebab)

Step 1

Grate onion and squeeze out the juice. You should have about ⅔ cup grated onions.

Step 2

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and knead well for 5 minutes, like you would do with dough. The mixture should be smooth, moist, and easy to shape.Tip: You could do this in a stand mixer.

Step 3

Heat oil in a 10 inch cast iron skillet at medium high.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into a round and flat 8-inch disc on a plate lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Slide your palm under the parchment paper and meat disc. Then flip it onto the hot skillet and peel the parchment paper. Using a wide spatula or your fingers, gently press and spread the mixture to the edge of skillet. (Check VIDEO)

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium and cook meat patty for 3 minutes. Using a butter knife cut out 1½ inch wide strips.

Step 7

Flip the strips, one by one, using two forks or a fish spatula and a fork. Flatten the strips slightly and then cook the kebabs for 4 to 5 minutes until dark brown on the side touching the skillet.

Step 8

Flip kabobs and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until dark brown. Overall, it should take about 5 minutes cooking time on each side. Once well done, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.Tip: Cook for short time at optimal heat for juicy kebabs. Longer cooking times over low heat will not give you juicy kabobs.

Step 9

Serve easy pan kebabs with rice or flatbread or make sandwiches and wraps.

Step 10

Wipe off the skillet with a paper towel. Raise the heat to medium high. Place shallot halves and peppers. Drizzle some oil as needed, while cooking.

Step 11

After searing on one side, flip the vegetables and add cherry tomatoes. Cook tomatoes and other vegetables on all sides until edges are dark brown.

Step 12

Press meat mixture into a 10-inch disc on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and broil at high for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown.

Step 13

Take out the baking sheet, flatten the meat patty slightly with a wide spatula. Using a sharp knife cut out 1½ inch wide strips.

Step 14

Flip the meat strips and broil at high for 4 to 5 minutes until dark golden brown. Then flip the kebabs again and broil couple minutes until dark brown on the other side.