Mediterranean Beef Meatball Kabob

DifficultyBeginnerYields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins
 1 lb ground beef
 ¼ cup breadcrumbs
 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp cumin, ground
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 4 flatbreads (such as naan, lavash, or pita bread)
1

Heat oven to 400°F. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg whites, parsley, water, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12, 2-inch meatballs.

2

Thread meatballs onto 4. 10-inch skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 24 to 27 minutes.

3

Remove meatballs from skewers. Serve in flatbreads. Garnish with toppings, as desired.

Ingredients

 1 lb ground beef
 ¼ cup breadcrumbs
 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp cumin, ground
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 4 flatbreads (such as naan, lavash, or pita bread)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°F. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg whites, parsley, water, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12, 2-inch meatballs.

2

Thread meatballs onto 4. 10-inch skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 24 to 27 minutes.

3

Remove meatballs from skewers. Serve in flatbreads. Garnish with toppings, as desired.

Mediterranean Beef Meatball Kabob
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Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.