Spiced Beef and Tomato Skewers
Spiced Beef and Tomato Skewers
Ingredients
For the Spiced Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembling the Skewers
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely minced yellow onion, egg, breadcrumbs, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated, but do not overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Form the beef mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. You should get approximately 24-28 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Thread the meatballs, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes onto the prepared skewers, alternating the ingredients for an even cook and appealing presentation. Brush the assembled skewers lightly with olive oil.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using the oven, line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred. If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until beef is cooked and vegetables are tender.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove skewers from the grill or oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spiced Beef and Tomato Skewers
Ingredients
For the Spiced Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembling the Skewers
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely minced yellow onion, egg, breadcrumbs, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated, but do not overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Form the beef mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. You should get approximately 24-28 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Thread the meatballs, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes onto the prepared skewers, alternating the ingredients for an even cook and appealing presentation. Brush the assembled skewers lightly with olive oil.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using the oven, line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred. If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until beef is cooked and vegetables are tender.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove skewers from the grill or oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min