Mediterranean Beef Kabobs
Lean Ground Beef, fresh parsley, and cumin are formed into meatballs and served in flatbreads for a light and fresh summer main dish. Customize these Mediterranean Beef Kabobs with your choice of toppings, like chopped veggies, lettuce greens, olives, or classic tzatziki sauce.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean Ground Beef (93% lean or more)
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 egg whites or 1 whole egg
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 flatbreads (such as naan, lavash, or pita)
- 10-inch bamboo skewers, presoaked (optional)
- For Serving (optional):
- Romaine lettuce and/or fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Tomatoes, diced
- Cucumbers, diced
- Red onion, diced or thinly sliced
- Kalamata or green olives, pitted and chopped
- Tzatziki sauce
- Feta cheese crumbles
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg whites, parsley, water, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12, 2-inch meatballs.
- Thread meatballs onto 4 10-inch skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake the meatballs in a 400°F oven for 24 to 27 minutes.
- Serve the cooked meatballs on toasted flatbreads. If desired, remove the meatballs from the skewers and garnish with toppings.
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