Seekh Kebab
Juicy, spiced ground beef skewers, grilled until charred and served with lemon, onion, cucumber, and a simple yogurt chutney. A quick weeknight take on a classic.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 medium cucumber
- ½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt until well combined.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Mold each portion around a skewer into a long, sausage-like shape, about 6 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. The meat should feel firm and reach 160°F.
- 4
While the kebabs cook, slice the 1 medium cucumber and cut the 1 medium lemon into wedges. In a small bowl, mix the 0.5 cup plain yogurt with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 5
Serve the hot kebabs with the cucumber slices, lemon wedges, and yogurt chutney on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro if you have it.
- 6
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or paprika to the meat mixture before shaping.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- skewers
- mixing bowl
- grater
- knife
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