Juicy Middle Eastern Kebabs
These Juicy Middle Eastern Kebabs are a flavorful blend of ground beef and lamb mixed with aromatic spices like garlic, onion, coriander, and sumac. The addition of baking soda ensures a tender and succulent texture that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Main Ingredients:
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- 1 pound Ground Beef/ Kebabs (80 lean / 20 fat)
- 1 pound Ground Lamb (or just use beef)
Seasonings:
- ½ bunch Parsley
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- ½ Yellow Onion
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon 7 spices
- ½ tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 tablespoon Sumac
- ½ tablespoon Aleppo Pepper
- ¼ tablespoon Black Pepper
- 2–3 teaspoons Salt Or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda (Secret Ingredient)
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the parsley, garlic, and onion.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, chopped parsley, garlic, onion, and all the seasonings. Mix well.
- Shape the Kebabs: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into kebabs on skewers.
- Grill the Kebabs: Grill the kebabs over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve the juicy Middle Eastern kebabs hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of Aleppo pepper used.
- For a smokier flavor, consider grilling the kebabs over charcoal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Middle Eastern, Kebabs, Grilling, Flavorful, Juicy, Spices