Famous Tire Kebab Recipe
Learn how to make Tire Kebab from Izmir region with lean minced beef, peppers and tomatoes. Step-by-step recipe and ingredients here!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Mixing the meat
Combine ground beef with 1 tablespoon of salt and knead for 5-6 minutes.
Resting the mixture
Wrap the meat mixture and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Soaking the skewers
Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour to prevent burning.
Dividing the meat
Portion the rested meat into 10 equal pieces, about the size of an egg.
Skewering the meat
Thread the meat portions onto the soaked skewers in kebab shape.
Shaping the kebabs
Place skewers in the center of a bag and press to make them evenly thick.
Grilling the kebabs
Heat a non-stick pan well and cook the kebabs, turning until browned all over.
Sautéing the peppers
In a separate pan, sauté green peppers in 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Removing the kebabs
Take the cooked kebabs off the skewers.
Adding butter
Add butter to the pan and sear the kebabs until golden on all sides.
Sautéing the tomatoes
Cut tomatoes into quarters, sauté lightly and combine with peppers.
Preparing the tomato sauce
Simmer 2 cups of tomato puree with olive oil, salt and sugar for 1-2 minutes.
Serving
Serve kebabs over tomato sauce, garnish with yogurt and chopped parsley.