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Ground Meat Kebab

Juicy, spiced ground meat kebabs served with a cool yogurt sauce and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend grill.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
25g
Ground Meat Kebab
comfortingsatisfyingmiddle easterngluten-freebeefjuicytenderweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh mint
  • 2 stalks green onions
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the mixture into 8 oval patties, about 1 inch thick. If using skewers, mold the meat around them. Chill for 10 minutes to help them hold together.

  3. 3

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).

  4. 4

    While kebabs cook, make the sauce: stir together the 0.5 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped mint, and 1 sliced green onion. Season with a pinch of salt.

  5. 5

    Serve the hot kebabs with the yogurt sauce and sprinkle with remaining mint and green onions.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill or skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • grater
  • knife
  • cutting board

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