Beef Kebabs
Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Beef Kebabs
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, small, diced
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- as needed pepper, to taste
To Serve
- as needed tzatziki, store-bought
- as needed cucumber, chopped
- as needed red onions, soaked in lemon juice
- as needed feta
- as needed fresh mint, chopped
- as needed Greek style pita bread
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 pounds of lean ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 small diced red onion, 1 cup of chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of coriander, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper to taste into the bowl with the ground beef.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and uniform. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Take portions of the beef mixture and form them evenly onto skewers. Aim for a consistent thickness to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 9 min
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the formed kebabs directly onto the grill grates.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Grill the kebabs for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and a nice char on all sides. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Serve the cooked kebabs immediately with warm Greek style pita bread, a generous dollop of store-bought tzatziki, a sprinkle of chopped cucumber, the prepared red onions (previously soaked in lemon juice), crumbled feta, and a garnish of fresh chopped mint.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Beef Kebabs
For the Beef Kebabs
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, small, diced
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- as needed pepper, to taste
To Serve
- as needed tzatziki, store-bought
- as needed cucumber, chopped
- as needed red onions, soaked in lemon juice
- as needed feta
- as needed fresh mint, chopped
- as needed Greek style pita bread
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 pounds of lean ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 small diced red onion, 1 cup of chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of coriander, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper to taste into the bowl with the ground beef.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and uniform. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Take portions of the beef mixture and form them evenly onto skewers. Aim for a consistent thickness to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 9 min - 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the formed kebabs directly onto the grill grates.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Grill the kebabs for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and a nice char on all sides. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Serve the cooked kebabs immediately with warm Greek style pita bread, a generous dollop of store-bought tzatziki, a sprinkle of chopped cucumber, the prepared red onions (previously soaked in lemon juice), crumbled feta, and a garnish of fresh chopped mint.
⏱️ 5 min