Lahmajun Skewers
Lahmajun Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 6 Lebanese bread, or other thin flatbread
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon seven spice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- as needed cooking oil spray
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, for topping
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Lay out one piece of Lebanese bread on a clean surface. Take a portion of the ground beef and spread it evenly in a thin layer over the entire surface of the bread, extending to the edges.
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- 2
Season the meat-covered bread generously with salt, garlic granules, seven spice, and onion powder. Repeat for the remaining Lebanese bread and ground beef.
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- 3
Carefully roll each seasoned Lebanese bread with the meat filling tightly, like a sandwich or a pinwheel, creating a compact log.
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- 4
Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled bread log into small, cylindrical pieces, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. You should get about 6-8 pieces per roll.
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- 5
Thread the cut cylindrical pieces onto wooden skewers. Aim for 3-4 pieces per skewer, ensuring they are snug but not overly compressed.
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- 6
Place a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking oil spray.
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- 7
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the skewers with the meat rolls into the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
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- 8
Immediately place a small, heavy plate or a heat-safe bowl directly on top of the skewers to apply pressure. This helps the meat cook evenly and brown nicely. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the meat is cooked through.
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- 9
Remove the plate, flip the skewers to cook the other side, and place the plate back on top to apply pressure. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once cooked, remove the Lahmajun skewers from the pan and arrange them on a decorative serving plate.
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- 11
Generously dollop or drizzle Greek yogurt over the warm skewers.
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- 12
Sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds over the yogurt and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lahmajun Skewers
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 6 Lebanese bread, or other thin flatbread
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon seven spice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- as needed cooking oil spray
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, for topping
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Lay out one piece of Lebanese bread on a clean surface. Take a portion of the ground beef and spread it evenly in a thin layer over the entire surface of the bread, extending to the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the meat-covered bread generously with salt, garlic granules, seven spice, and onion powder. Repeat for the remaining Lebanese bread and ground beef.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Carefully roll each seasoned Lebanese bread with the meat filling tightly, like a sandwich or a pinwheel, creating a compact log.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled bread log into small, cylindrical pieces, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. You should get about 6-8 pieces per roll.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Thread the cut cylindrical pieces onto wooden skewers. Aim for 3-4 pieces per skewer, ensuring they are snug but not overly compressed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Place a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking oil spray.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the skewers with the meat rolls into the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Immediately place a small, heavy plate or a heat-safe bowl directly on top of the skewers to apply pressure. This helps the meat cook evenly and brown nicely. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the meat is cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Remove the plate, flip the skewers to cook the other side, and place the plate back on top to apply pressure. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once cooked, remove the Lahmajun skewers from the pan and arrange them on a decorative serving plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Generously dollop or drizzle Greek yogurt over the warm skewers.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds over the yogurt and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min