A Taste of Georgia: Ground Beef Kebab Recipe
Mouthwatering Ground Beef Kebab recipe with a Middle Eastern flavor profile. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling!
Servings: 4 kebabs
Calories: 318kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
Let's start by preparing the yummy meat mixture:
- In a big bowl, mix together the ground meat, grated onion, minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and ground peppers until everything is nicely combined.
Shaping the Kebabs
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Take one portion of the meat mixture and shape them onto a skewer, creating a long kebab. You can wet your hands with water to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
Time to Fire Up the Grill and Cook the Kebabs
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the kebabs for about 10-15 minutes, making sure to turn them occasionally, until they are perfectly cooked through and have a lovely char on the outside.
- Once the kebabs are ready, take them off the grill and sprinkle some chopped fresh cilantro and sliced red onion on top for that final touch. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and greek salad!
Ground Beef Kebab in Oven
- You can also cook the kebabs in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the kebabs on a lightly greased or lined baking sheet and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through, turning them once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. Enjoy your delicious kebabs!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spiciness to your taste by using more or less cayenne. If you prefer mild, simply leave out the cayenne pepper entirely.
- You can mix things up by replacing half of the ground beef with ground lamb.
- Don't worry about the meat sticking to the sticks - just wet your hands before adding it.
- If you're using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in plain water for 30 minutes before putting the meat on. This way, they won't burn or catch fire on the grill.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg