Meat Kebabs
Juicy, charred meat skewers ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend BBQ.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Grate the 0.5 medium onion and mince the 2 garlic cloves. In a bowl, combine the 1 lb ground beef, grated onion, garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer into a long, oval kebab shape, about 6 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- 3
Brush the kebabs with the 1 tbsp olive oil. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F).
- 5
Rest the kebabs for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Skewers
- Mixing bowl
- Grater
- Pastry brush
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