Heart-Shaped Beef Kebabwith Tomato Sauce and Matchstick Potatoes
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- 19 ingredients
30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A sizzling Turkish-inspired beef kebab served with a rich tomato sauce, crispy match‑stick potatoes, and a creamy garlic‑yogurt drizzle. The tender, marinated beef pairs perfectly with the sweet‑savory sauce and crunchy potatoes for a satisfying family dinner.
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Method
1. Prepare the marinade: thinly slice the beef sirloin, combine with lemon juice, water, olive oil, and salt; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. After marinating, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef strips until browned, about 2‑3 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add optional butter, red pepper, garlic powder (or minced garlic), and a pinch of black pepper; continue cooking until the beef is tender, about 3‑4 minutes.
4. While the beef cooks, melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and let it caramelize lightly.
5. Add grated tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the butter‑sugar mixture; simmer for 8‑10 minutes until the sauce thickens and darkens.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tomato mixture thickens and darkens as it simmers.
6. Prepare the potatoes: cut into match‑stick shapes, rinse, dry, and fry in 2 cups olive oil heated to 350°F (350°F) until golden and crispy, about 3‑4 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Drying the rinsed potato strips helps them fry crisp.
7. Drain the fried potatoes on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
8. Assemble the dish: spread the match‑stick potatoes on a serving plate, drizzle with the garlic‑yogurt mixture, and top with the seared beef.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Layer the crisp potatoes beneath the beef so they catch the garlic yogurt and tomato sauce.
9. Pour the rich tomato sauce over the beef kebab.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tips while you cook
- Marinate for Flavor
- Refrigerate the sliced beef in the lemon‑juice mixture for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Dry Potatoes Thoroughly
- After rinsing the cut potatoes, pat them completely dry before frying to promote crispness.
- Fry in Batches
- Cook the potatoes in small batches.
- Keep Beef Warm
- Transfer the seared beef to a plate and keep it warm while you finish the sauce.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Kebab, 8 ways
Eight creators posted their own. Most use onion, tomato, olive oil and garlic.
- Ayşe Bektaş30 min10 ingr.Only this one uses meat and cumin
- Ferdi Ünlü50 min15 ingr.Only this one uses beef sirloin, red pepper and garlic yogurt
- Emily Roz1 hr 15 min20 ingr.Only this one uses all-purpose flour, active yeast and cheddar cheese
- Kikkoman USA31 min5 ingr.Only this one uses pineapple juice, kikkoman teriyaki takumi original and pineapple
- Hunter Micheletto35 min14 ingr.Only this one uses ground beef, tortilla and cheese
- Meliz Cooks2 hr20 ingr.Only this one uses chicken stock, stock cube and oregano
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