This is a wonderful family meal that gives you an opportunity to cook ground beef on the grill. Instead of a burger, it is a grilled beef kebab. The kebabs are wrapped in pita bread and topped with homemade slaw and cooling yogurt sauce.
Using high-quality lean ground beef keeps the meat together without a binder, and not having a lot of rendering fat reduces flare-ups. This has become a family favorite, where we get to try some new flavors and mix and match the toppings we add to the wrap.
To see more about this recipe see the article in Seattle Met supported by Laura’s Lean Meat – “Barbecue Champion Creates Kid and Parent Approved Kebabs with Laura’s Lean Beef“
The Grilled Beef Kebab are cooked on a medium heat grill, too hot and the meat will crack and fall off the skewers.
A kebab is more than just the skewer. All the various elements combine to make a kebab.
Cook the skewers slowly so the meat doesn’t shrink and fall off the stick.
As the grilled beef kebabs finish cooking add the pita bread to heat up.
Grilled Beef Kebab Recipe
This is a wonderful family meal that gives you an opportunity to cook ground beef on the grill. Instead of a burger, it is a Grilled Beef Kebab.
Preparation 30 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Ready in 50 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Meat Kabob
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Yogurt Sauce
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cucumber finely diced
Slaw
- 2 cups cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot grated
- 1 lemon juiced
To Serve
- 4 flatbreads such as pita
- 1 tomato thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander)
Equipment
- 6 skewers
Directions
Meat Kabob
- Combine the ground beef, salt cumin, onion powder, rosemary, oregano, garlic, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Rest the beef kabob mixture in a cooler while you prepare the rest of the ingredients so the flavors can infuse together.
Yogurt Sauce
- Combine the yogurt, garlic, and cucumber in a bowl. Place in a cooler for the flavors to meld until ready to serve.
Slaw
- Combine the cabbage, carrots, and lemon juice to create a simple salad.
To Cook
- Light the grill and preheat to a medium temperature.
- Divide the meat into 4 even portions, then gently wrap the beef mixture around each skewer.
- Gently place the kebob skewers on the grill and let slowly cook. Tip: To cook the beef all the way through it needs to be a gentle heat so the outside doesn’t overcook, while the inside remains raw. This also helps keep the ground beef from falling apart and off the stick.
- When the first side is browned and cooked partway through, turn and cook the other side. The kebob needs to be cooked through or to a temperature of at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
To Serve
- Layout the flatbread. Top with the simple slaw, tomato, cilantro, and the cooked kebob removed from the skewer. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
Nutritional Information
Sodium: 600mgCalcium: 193mgVitamin C: 34mgVitamin A: 2620IUSugar: 9gFiber: 5gPotassium: 748mgCholesterol: 77mgCalories: 383kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 4gFat: 9gProtein: 41gCarbohydrates: 36gIron: 5mg
More Kebab Recipes
BBQ Grilled Kebab
Grilled Ham and Pineapple Kebabs
There are just some combinations in the world that work. Ham and pineapple are one of these. This recipe is…
BBQ Grilled Kebab
Grilled Wagyu Beef Kebobs
With a soy and ginger marinade, Grilled Wagyu Beef Kabobs are served with onions and bell peppers. A simple dish…
BBQ Grilled Kebab
Grilled Beef Kebob
These grilled beef kebobs are as tasty as they are colorful. With only a 10-minute cook time dinner is quick…
