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.

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Mediterranean Beef Meatball Kabobs

Mediterranean Beef Kabobs

 Mediterranean Beef Meatball Kabob_NCBA_19688518-g.jpeg

Mediterranean Beef Meatball 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

  1. 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.
  2. Thread meatballs onto 4 10-inch skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  3. Bake the meatballs in a 400°F oven for 24 to 27 minutes.
  4. Serve the cooked meatballs on toasted flatbreads. If desired, remove the meatballs from the skewers and garnish with toppings.

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