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Loobia Polo
Persian green bean rice with spiced lamb — a beloved family dish.
⏱ 85 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
★4.8(1,890)
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Persian Beef Recipes
12 recipes using beef — Ghormeh sabzi, kebabs, rice — Iran's 2,500-year culinary tradition.
These 12 persian beef recipes are ready in about 77 minutes on average, with 380–610 kcal per serving, and 8% are rated easy enough for a weeknight. Every recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions and full nutrition per serving.
12
recipes
77 min
average time
481 kcal
avg per serving
8%
easy recipes
How Persian cuisine cooks with beef
Persian cooking is elegant and aromatic — jewelled rices, herb-packed stews and a signature balance of sour, sweet and floral notes. When Persian cooks work with beef, they reach for saffron, dried lime, turmeric, mint, barberries and rosewater, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are frying, boiling, simmering and grilling.
A rich, deeply savoury red meat that rewards both fast, hot searing and long, slow braising depending on the cut. In this collection it's most often cooked with onion, turmeric, yellow split peas, basmati rice, tomato paste and cinnamon. The dishes here span persian classics ready in as little as 35 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.
Reader favourite: Kebab Koobideh (Persian Ground Lamb and Beef Skewers) is the highest-rated dish in this collection at 4.9★ from 1,630 ratings.
12 Persian Beef Recipes
✨ Newdinner
Kebab Koobideh (Persian Ground Lamb and Beef Skewers)
Kebab koobideh are Iran's most iconic grilled skewers: seasoned ground lamb and beef blended with grated onion and turmeric, moulded onto flat swords and grilled until charred and juicy.
⏱ 45 min🔥 580 kcalMedium
★4.9(1,630)
✨ Newdinner
Khoresh Gheimeh (Persian Split Pea and Beef Stew)
Beef braised with yellow split peas and dried lime in a tomato sauce, topped with crispy fried potato straws, a classic Persian khoresh.
⏱ 110 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
★4.5(29)
✨ Newlunch
Kotlet Wrap (Persian Spiced Meat Patty Wrap)
Crispy pan-fried Persian ground beef and potato patties rolled in flatbread with fresh herbs and pickles for a satisfying lunch wrap.
⏱ 35 min🔥 440 kcalEasy
★4.2(18)
✨ Newdinner
Kabab Koobideh (Persian Grilled Ground Meat Skewers)
Long, flattened skewers of seasoned ground beef and lamb, grilled until charred, Iran's most iconic kabab served with saffron rice.
⏱ 45 min🔥 520 kcalMedium
★4.6(35)
✨ Newdinner
Dolmeh Felfel (Persian Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Herbs)
Bell peppers stuffed with rice, ground beef, herbs and split peas, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, a Persian family dinner classic.
⏱ 75 min🔥 380 kcalMedium
★4.3(21)
✨ Newlunch
Kotlet Sandwich (Persian Herbed Meat Patty Sandwich)
Crispy pan-fried Persian potato and beef patties, seasoned with turmeric and onion, tucked into fresh bread with pickles and herbs.
⏱ 40 min🔥 460 kcalMedium
★4.2(23)
✨ Newdinner
Koofteh Tabrizi (Persian Giant Stuffed Meatballs)
Large Persian meatballs from Tabriz stuffed with dried fruit, egg, and walnuts, simmered in a rich tomato-saffron broth.
⏱ 105 min🔥 480 kcalHard
★4.7(26)
✨ Newdinner
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
A deep green Persian stew of sauteed herbs, kidney beans, and lamb, simmered for hours with dried limes until richly aromatic.
⏱ 180 min🔥 420 kcalHard
★4.5(82)
✨ Newdinner
Persian Kotlet Burger with Saffron and Lime
Crisp-edged Persian ground beef patties, spiced with turmeric and lime, tucked into a bun with herbs.
⏱ 40 min🔥 512 kcalMedium
★4.5(74)
✨ Newdinner
Chelow Kabab Platter with Saffron Rice and Grilled Tomatoes
A festive Persian platter of saffron-buttered rice, grilled beef kabab, and charred tomatoes.
⏱ 80 min🔥 610 kcalHard
★4.6(45)
✨ Newdinner
Persian Everyday Roasted Onion Stuffed Peppers
Sweet peppers stuffed with saffron rice, ground beef, split peas and caramelized onion, then baked in a light tomato sauce until tender.
⏱ 85 min🔥 415 kcalMedium
★4.6(62)
Choosing & preparing beef
How to choose
Tender cuts (sirloin, ribeye) suit quick cooking; tougher, collagen-rich cuts (chuck, brisket, shin) are built for stews and braises. Look for bright-red colour and fine marbling.
Prep & storage
Season generously and let steaks come to room temperature before searing. Rest cooked beef 5–10 minutes so the juices redistribute; slice against the grain to keep it tender.
When is it done?
Steaks: 52°C / 125°F for rare up to 71°C / 160°F for well done. Ground beef should always reach 71°C / 160°F.
Nutrition
An excellent source of complete protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12; leaner cuts keep saturated fat in check.
Classic flavour partners: onion, garlic, red wine, black pepper, mushrooms, rosemary
Persian Beef Recipes — FAQ
How long do Persian beef recipes take to make?
Most of these 12 Persian beef recipes are ready in around 77 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Kotlet Wrap (Persian Spiced Meat Patty Wrap), takes about 35 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 180 minutes.
How many calories are in Persian beef dishes?
Across this collection they range from about 380 to 610 kcal per serving, averaging 481 kcal — Dolmeh Felfel (Persian Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Herbs) is the lightest option at 380 kcal.
What is the easiest Persian beef recipe for beginners?
Kotlet Wrap (Persian Spiced Meat Patty Wrap) is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 35 minutes. 8% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.
What goes well with beef in Persian cooking?
In these recipes, beef is most often paired with onion, turmeric, yellow split peas, basmati rice, tomato paste and cinnamon. Persian kitchens also lean on saffron, dried lime, turmeric, mint, barberries and rosewater.
How do I know when beef is properly cooked?
Steaks: 52°C / 125°F for rare up to 71°C / 160°F for well done. Ground beef should always reach 71°C / 160°F.
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