Grilled Beef Kebabs with Pistachio and Pomegranate

Juicy minced beef kebabs with pistachios, warm spice and a bright pomegranate salad. A colourful beef kebab recipe that feels fresh rather than heavy.

Grilled Beef Kebabs with Pistachio and Pomegranate

Grilled Beef Kebabs with Pistachio and Pomegranate

🔥 Easy Prep 20 mins | Cook 12 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 600g lean minced beef
  • 1 egg
  • 50g pistachios, finely chopped
  • 40g dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • For the Salad:
  • 250g red or white cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate
  • 1 small handful fresh mint, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • To Serve:
  • 4 pittas or flatbreads
  • 4 tbsp natural yoghurt
  • 30g feta, crumbled
  • Lemon wedges

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 560
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Carbs: 28g

Method

  1. Add the beef mince, egg, pistachios, cranberries, garam masala, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl.
  2. Mix until the beef becomes slightly sticky.
  3. Shape into long kebabs around skewers or into small kofta shapes.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes.
  5. Toss the cabbage, carrot, pomegranate, mint, lemon juice, oil and salt.
  6. Brush the beef kebabs lightly with olive oil.
  7. Cook on a hot grill, BBQ or griddle for 10 to 12 minutes, turning regularly.
  8. Serve in pittas with salad, yoghurt and feta.

Notes

The cranberries and pistachios give these a slightly festive edge, but they still work as a proper weeknight kebab. Chop both finely so the kebabs hold together.