If your grill is at ready year-round, then chances are good that you have had kebabs before. But have you ever made them with Moroccan spices that invoke scents of faraway lands?
Whether it is midweek or the fading days of the weekend, this is a perfect treat that can be prepared ahead of time and let sit in the fridge till the moment for grilling is just right. Go ahead and grab a refreshing cup of peach green iced tea and soak up some sun while the agreeable weather lasts.
Should you choose beef or lamb for the kebabs? That is a matter of personal preference, but if lamb is available and your tongue is unfamiliar with it, then this is a good recipe to try it out, as the spices give the meat tremendous seasoning support.
Lamb is an oft-overlooked protein, and as red meat, it is an excellent source of iron. Like shrimp, it is also high in B12 and selenium, as well as holding its own with elevated levels of zinc, phosphorus, and B3.
Variety is the spice of life - you can also add a hint of turmeric, or the more exotic saffron, to the beef kebabs to jazz them up. And be sure to add grilled eggplants with sun-dried tomatoes to round the flavors off nicely and keep to the authentic Moroccan tradition.
Moroccan-Style Beef Kebabs Recipe
Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min + 30 min Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb. ground beef or lamb
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tbsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground allspice
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bamboo or metal skewers
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the beef, garlic, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cayenne, egg, and season to taste.
- Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
- Form the beef mixture into a sausage shape around each skewer.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 5-10 minutes.
- Grill the skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes.
📖 Recipe
Moroccan-Style Beef Kebabs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb. ground beef or lamb
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onions minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
- 1 tbsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground allspice
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bamboo or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the beef, garlic, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cayenne, egg, and season to taste.1 ½ lb. ground beef or lamb, 2 garlic cloves, 2 green onions, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 1 tbsp. ground coriander, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. ground allspice, ¼ tsp. ground ginger, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 egg, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
- Form the beef mixture into a sausage shape around each skewer.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours before grilling.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water 5-10 minutes.Bamboo or metal skewers
- Grill the skewers 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes.
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