Description
Middle Eastern Spiced Beef Kebabs are a summer grilling essential that brings vibrant flavors to your backyard. These juicy skewers combine high-quality ground beef with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, delivering an irresistible taste experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, these kebabs are easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with various sides. Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious dish that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (20% fat)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into long sausages on the soaked skewers (about 6 inches).
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Grill kebabs for approximately 8 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate overnight. - Substitute ground beef with lamb or chicken for different tastes. - Serve with pita bread and a refreshing salad for a complete meal.