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Grilled Meat Kebabs with Onion Salad and Flatbread

Quick grilled meat skewers served with a fresh red onion and tomato salad, fresh herbs, and warm flatbread. A simple, satisfying meal ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Grilled Meat Kebabs with Onion Salad and Flatbread
ComfortingEverydayMiddle EasternDairy-FreeBeefLambTenderCrisp

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill
  • 4 pieces flatbread
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef or lamb with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Shape into 8 oval kebabs around skewers.

  2. 2

    Grill the kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F). While they cook, thinly slice 1 red onion and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, toss the onion and tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped parsley or dill, and a pinch of salt. Warm 4 flatbreads on the grill for 30 seconds per side.

  4. 4

    Serve the kebabs with the onion salad and warm flatbread. Optionally, sprinkle with sumac or chili flakes if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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