Ground Beef Tortilla Kebabs
Ground Beef Tortilla Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Tortilla Kebabs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas, 10-inch size
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced yellow onion, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Evenly sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the ground beef layer on the tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining tortillas and ground beef mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla log into 1-inch thick pinwheel-shaped pieces. You should get about 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla log.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Thread 3-4 pinwheel pieces onto each metal skewer, ensuring they are snug but not overly compressed. Arrange them so the cut sides are facing outwards.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Lightly drizzle the skewered pinwheels with extra virgin olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and promotes browning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Place the skewers with the pinwheels onto a preheated grill grate over medium-high heat (or a campfire with a good bed of coals). Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the ground beef is cooked through and the tortillas are golden brown and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Remove from the grill and serve hot. These are great on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ground Beef Tortilla Kebabs
For the Tortilla Kebabs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas, 10-inch size
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced yellow onion, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Evenly sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the ground beef layer on the tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining tortillas and ground beef mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla log into 1-inch thick pinwheel-shaped pieces. You should get about 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla log.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Thread 3-4 pinwheel pieces onto each metal skewer, ensuring they are snug but not overly compressed. Arrange them so the cut sides are facing outwards.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Lightly drizzle the skewered pinwheels with extra virgin olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and promotes browning.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Place the skewers with the pinwheels onto a preheated grill grate over medium-high heat (or a campfire with a good bed of coals). Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the ground beef is cooked through and the tortillas are golden brown and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Remove from the grill and serve hot. These are great on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.