Cheesy Crispy Beef Kebabs with Garlic Yogurt
Serves 630 mins prep
Savory beef kebabs are wrapped in lavash or tortillas, baked to a crispy perfection, and served with a light garlic yogurt sauce, creating a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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What you need
pinch table salt
tsp red pepper
tsp garlic powder
cup plain yogurt
tsp fresh parsley
tsp lemon juice
lb ground beef
tsp black pepper
tsp ground cumin
tbsp paprika
pinch salt
Instructions
Ingredients Kebabs * 2 lb ground beef * 1 onion, finely diced * 1 red bell pepper, finely diced * 1 tsp fresh parsley * 2 tsp table salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 1 tsp red pepper * 1 tbsp paprika * 1/4 tsp ground cumin * 1-2 bags of shredded mozzarella cheese * 6 lavash breads or tortillas Garlic Yogurt * 1 cup plain yogurt * 1 tsp garlic powder * pinch of salt * 1 tsp lemon juice --- 🔪 Instructions 1. Preheat Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). ⸻ 2. Prepare the meat In a large bowl, combine: * ground beef * onion * red bell pepper * parsley * salt, pepper, red pepper * paprika + cumin Mix thoroughly until fully combined and slightly sticky. ⸻ 3. Assemble kebabs 1. Lay out lavash breads or tortillas 2. Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture across each 3. Roll tightly into logs 4. Slice into 1.5–2 inch (4–5 cm) pieces 5. Thread onto 12-inch (30 cm) skewers ⸻ 4. Bake & crisp Place skewers on a parchment-lined tray: * Bake 10–15 minutes (bottom gets crispy) * Flip skewers * Bake 5–10 minutes more * Broil on HIGH 2–3 minutes or until edges are deeply browned 👉 Crispy outside, juicy inside ⸻ 5. Make the garlic yogurt While the kebabs cook, mix: * yogurt * garlic powder * pinch of salt * lemon juice 👉 Let sit 10–15 minutes to mellow (fridge) ⸻ 6. Serve 1. Spread yogurt on a plate 2. Arrange hot kebabs on top 3. Finish with fresh lemon juice + parsley ⸻ 🔥 Notes * Tortillas = easier, lavash = more traditional * Don’t overdo garlic — balance is key * Broiling at the end makes this next level