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Ultra Juicy Ground Beef Kebabs

A brilliant technique to prepare quick and incredibly juicy kebabs using ground meat and bulgur.

Origin
Turkey
Style
Comfort foodHomemadeStreet food
Diet
High protein
Allergens
Milk
#Quick#Kebab#Ground Beef#Dinner
Time55 min
Portions4 portions
DifficultyMedium
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Kebabs

Ingredients

  • 1 kgGround beef
  • 200 gLarge onion
  • 2 unitGarlic cloves
  • 3 tbspGreek yogurt
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 1 tspSmoked paprika
  • 0.3 tspGround cumin
  • 0.5 tspCaraway
  • 1 tspDried parsley
  • 1 tspBlack pepper
  • 1 tspCornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    Grate the onion using a coarse grater.

  2. 2

    Squeeze the juice from the grated onion.

  3. 3

    Place 1/3 of the ground meat on a sheet of parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Spread the meat in a thin, even layer using a rolling pin.

  5. 5

    Cover the meat with another sheet of parchment paper and use the rolling pin to flatten until very thin.

  6. 6

    Roll the meat as shown in the video to form the kebab shape.

  7. 7

    Place the meat roll in a baking dish.

  8. 8

    Repeat the process with the remaining portions of meat.

  9. 9

    Season the meat with onion, garlic, yogurt, salt, paprika, cumin, caraway, parsley, pepper, and cornstarch (mixing the ingredients as you prepare).

  10. 10

    Bake for 15 minutes at 220°C (425°F) with top and bottom heat and ventilation.

    15 min
  11. 11

    Remove the kebabs from the oven after 15 minutes.

    15 min
  12. 12

    Unroll the kebabs and spread them evenly on the baking sheet.

  13. 13

    Grill the kebabs for 3 to 5 minutes to brown them.

    5 min

Bulgur

Ingredients

  • 180 gWashed bulgur
  • 1 unitBell pepper
  • 1 unitChili pepper
  • 3 unitPeeled garlic
  • a gostoSalt
  • a gostoBlack pepper
  • 0.5 tspTurmeric
  • 50 gButter
  • 2 tbspTomato paste
  • 500 mlWater

Directions

  1. 1

    If cooking the bulgur along with the kebabs, place the bulgur in the oven first.

  2. 2

    Add the kebabs to the bulgur after 15 minutes in the oven.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Cover with parchment paper and aluminum foil, but not too tightly.

  4. 4

    Bake for 15 minutes at 220°C (425°F).

    15 min
  5. 5

    Remove the aluminum foil and parchment paper and continue baking until all the water has evaporated.

Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 unitPickled cucumber
  • a gostoChives
  • a gostoChili pepper
  • 1 unitGarlic
  • 4 tbspYogurt
  • a gostoBlack pepper
  • a gostoSalt
  • 1 tbspLemon juice

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all the ingredients for the sauce.

  2. 2

    Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    10 min

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Tips & Pairings

Best SeasonWinter
Pairing SuggestionsMint juice or Ayran
Tips & Tricks

When roasting the bulgur, make sure the water has completely evaporated to achieve the ideal texture before finishing the kebabs.

Nutrition

850 kcal43% of daily targetCalories per serving
45g16%
Carbohydrates
65g87%
Protein
52g78%
Total Fat
22g100%
Saturated Fat
6g21%
Fiber
4g8%
Sugar
1200mg52%
Sodium

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Sensory Profile

Sweetness1/5
Sourness2/5
Saltiness4/5
Spiciness3/5
Bitterness1/5
Richness5/5
Texture:Juicy and tender

Preparation & Equipment

Cooking Method:
GrillBake
Equipment:
Baking sheetRolling pinGrillBaking dish

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