Description
Juicy smashed beef kebabs with a crispy exterior and bold spices, served with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce for a perfectly balanced and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the cucumber yogurt:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, grated onion, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into portions and shape into flat kebabs or press onto skewers.
- Heat olive oil in a pan or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook kebabs for 4–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and herbs to make the sauce.
- Chill the cucumber yogurt briefly before serving.
- Serve kebabs hot with the cucumber yogurt on the side or spooned over.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to keep kebabs tender.
- Drain cucumber well to avoid watery sauce.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Use ground lamb for a richer flavor variation.
- Serve with pita, rice, or salad for a complete meal.
- Reheat in a pan to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
