Description
Juicy, flavorful ground beef kebabs seasoned with Middle Eastern spices and grilled to perfection. These skewered delights are perfect for cookouts or as a protein-packed main dish served with rice, salads, or flatbreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands.
- Shape kebabs: Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Mold each portion around skewers into 6-inch long cylinders (about 1-inch thick).
- Chill: Place on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours) to firm up.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C). Brush kebabs with olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side (total 8-10 minutes) until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest & serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving with tahini sauce, grilled vegetables, and warm pita bread.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 1 tbsp of yogurt or 1/4 cup grated zucchini to the mixture.
- Can be cooked under the broiler or on a grill pan if outdoor grilling isn’t possible.
- For authentic texture, hand-chopped beef works better than pre-ground.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwich fillings or salad toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg