Description
Middle Eastern Spiced Beef Kebabs are a flavorful delight that will elevate your summer grilling experience. These tender skewers of marinated ground beef infused with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika promise an unforgettable taste sensation. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners, these kebabs are easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve them with warm pita bread or fresh salads for a satisfying meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (20% fat)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, parsley, and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and pine nuts until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into long sausage-like forms around skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill the kebabs for about 6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm with pita bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with lamb or chicken for different flavors. For enhanced taste, marinate the meat mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before shaping.