Description
Sizzling Middle Eastern ground beef kebabs bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned meat skewers deliver rich spices and juicy textures that you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- ¼ cup (59 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- Prepare Mixture: Delicately combine ground beef with finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Gently fold ingredients together, ensuring even distribution without compressing the meat excessively.
- Form Skewers: Artfully mold the seasoned meat mixture into elongated, uniform shapes around skewers. Apply gentle pressure to secure the meat, creating smooth, compact kebabs that will maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite the grill to medium-high temperature and lightly brush grates with oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor development.
- Cooking Process: Position kebabs on the heated grill, rotating periodically to achieve uniform caramelization. Cook for 10-12 minutes until exterior develops a rich, golden-brown crust and internal temperature reaches 160°F, indicating complete doneness.
- Serving: Remove kebabs from grill and allow a brief resting period. Present alongside complementary accompaniments such as creamy tzatziki, smooth hummus, warm flatbread, or atop a crisp, fresh salad.
Notes
- Handle ground beef gently when mixing to avoid compacting, which makes kebabs dense and chewy. Mix ingredients just until combined.
- Add a splash of yogurt or grated onion to keep kebabs juicy and prevent drying out during grilling.
- Wet your hands with cold water before shaping meat around skewers to prevent sticking and create smoother, more uniform kebabs.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure beef reaches 160°F for safe consumption without overcooking, which can make kebabs tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg