Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Beef Kebabs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch, cut into 3-inch squares
For Grilling and Serving
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1/2 cup burger sauce, your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped green onions, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the beef tough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Take the 6-inch flour tortillas and cut each into four approximately 3-inch squares. You should have 32 tortilla squares in total.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Lay one tortilla square flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the beef mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border. Place another tortilla square on top of the beef layer. Repeat this process, alternating layers of beef mixture and tortillas, to create a stack of 4 tortilla squares with 3 layers of beef in between. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create 8 stacks.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Carefully slice each stacked beef and tortilla tower vertically into four uniform strips. Insert a wooden skewer through the center of each strip to hold the layers together. You should have 32 mini kebabs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F). Once hot, reduce heat to medium-low or move the kebabs to an indirect heat zone.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Place the skewered kebabs on the grill over indirect heat. Brush the tops of the kebabs generously with chili oil. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Continue to baste with chili oil as they cook.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 160
- 8
Once cooked, remove the kebabs from the grill. Drizzle generously with your favorite burger sauce and sprinkle with additional chopped red bell pepper and green onions for garnish. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs
For the Beef Kebabs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch, cut into 3-inch squares
For Grilling and Serving
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1/2 cup burger sauce, your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped green onions, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the beef tough.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Take the 6-inch flour tortillas and cut each into four approximately 3-inch squares. You should have 32 tortilla squares in total.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Lay one tortilla square flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the beef mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border. Place another tortilla square on top of the beef layer. Repeat this process, alternating layers of beef mixture and tortillas, to create a stack of 4 tortilla squares with 3 layers of beef in between. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create 8 stacks.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Carefully slice each stacked beef and tortilla tower vertically into four uniform strips. Insert a wooden skewer through the center of each strip to hold the layers together. You should have 32 mini kebabs.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F). Once hot, reduce heat to medium-low or move the kebabs to an indirect heat zone.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Place the skewered kebabs on the grill over indirect heat. Brush the tops of the kebabs generously with chili oil. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Continue to baste with chili oil as they cook.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 160 - 8
Once cooked, remove the kebabs from the grill. Drizzle generously with your favorite burger sauce and sprinkle with additional chopped red bell pepper and green onions for garnish. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min