Smashed beef kabob
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 5
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Pressed thin against a screaming-hot skillet, these beef patties develop a deeply browned, craggy crust in minutes while staying juicy inside. Cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika give the meat a warm, aromatic backbone that shines against a cool cucumber yogurt. Pile them onto flatbread with pickled onions and fresh herbs for a fast, satisfying dinner with real character.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 Tsp Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Directions
Directions
- Season the beef by gently mixing the meat with the grated garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Do not overwork the beef.
- Divide the seasoned beef into 4-6 equal portions by rolling them into loose, round balls.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Place 2-3 beef rounds into the pan, leaving plenty of space between them.
- Flatten into a thin, uneven patty using a burger press or heavy spatula.
- Press down firmly for 10 seconds to ensure a good crust forms.
- Cook until crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes until the edges are deeply browned and crispy.
- Flip and cook the other side for 1 more minute minute until fully cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining beef balls.
- Spread a generous layer of the chilled cucumber yogurt onto a serving plate or flatbread.
- Top with the hot, crispy smashed beef kabobs.
- Garnish with pickled onions and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Per serving · 5 servingsCalories
300
Fat
20 g
Saturated fat
8 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
Sugar
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
27 g
Sodium
75 mg
Cholesterol
80 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 Tsp Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
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Directions
Directions
- Mix the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, chopped herbs, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
- Set aside in the fridge to chill.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 Cup Cucumber - Grated
- 2 Tbsp Dill Weed (or Mint) - Chopped
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Clove Garlic - Grated
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
