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Ground Beef Kabobs

Ground Beef Kabobs Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 4 to 6 skewers (wooden skewers soaked if using)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix with hands just until spices are evenly distributed; do not overwork.
  2. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each around a skewer to form a flattened log about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick. Chill 10 minutes if the meat feels soft.
  3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400°F). Brush kabobs with olive oil. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side, until charred outside and internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 8 to 10 minutes total.
  4. Transfer to a platter, rest 2 minutes, then top with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve warm.

Notes

Chilling the shaped kabobs for even 10 minutes helps them hold together on the grill. If you’re short on time, you can skip it, but handle them carefully when flipping. Resting is non-negotiable for a juicy result.