For this Classic Kebab Night, we have delicious and tender Middle Eastern Beef Shish Kebabs, Vermicelli Rice, a Chopped Salad, Sumac Marinated Onions, and a Lemon Tahini Sauce.
Check out more of my Meal Plans for ideas and inspiration, or visit my Grilling Recipes page for even more recipes.
Each of my meal plans includes a main, side, salad or appetizer, as well as any complementary sauces or condiments. If the main is large enough to stand on its own, I’ll include a dessert that I think will go perfectly with it!
My goal? to give you a ready-to-use plan so you don’t have to stress about pairings. I take the guesswork out of it! The recipes are all linked below, you can view them on your computer, tablet, phone or print them. Let’s get into it!
Why This Meal Plan Works
- Middle Eastern Beef Shish Kebabs are marinated in a bold spice blend, threaded onto skewers, and cooked over high heat until charred on the outside and juicy within.
- Vermicelli Rice is the anchor. Its nutty, golden toasted noodles provide a neutral but flavorful base for the intensely spiced kebabs.
- Jerusalem Salad keeps things bright and fresh alongside the grilled meat.
- Sumac Onions add their signature tangy, purple-pink garnish. Sharp enough to cut through the fat of the beef.
- Lemon Tahini Sauce is the essential drizzle and dipping companion.
Meal Plan Recipes
Below you will find the recipes that make up this plan. Click on each to go to the full recipe.
Middle Eastern Beef Shish Kebab (with Sides)
Vermicelli Rice
Jerusalem Salad (Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Sumac Onions (Turkish Marinated Onion Salad)
How to Make Lemon Tahini Sauce (Authentic and Easy)
Shopping List
I pulled all the ingredients needed for these recipes into one shopping list for you. I did not include any basic ingredients like salt, pepper, olive oil or water.
Beef Kebab Ingredients
- Tri Tip, top sirloin steak, tenderloin or other grilling beef
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Pomegranate molasses
- Dried oregano
- Red onion
- Zucchini
- Bell pepper
- Fresh parsley and sumac for garnish
Sumac Onions Ingredients
- Red onions
- Fresh parsley
- Sumac
- Red wine vinegar
Vermicelli Rice Ingredients
- Basmati Rice
- Butter
- Vermicelli noodles
- Cinnamon stick
- Toasted nuts for garnish
Salad Ingredients
- Tomatoes
- Persian cucumbers
- Red bell pepper
- Green onions
- Flat leaf parsley
- Fresh mint
- Lemon juice
Tahini Sauce Ingredients
- Tahini paste
- Lemon juice
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