Bakso Bakar (Grilled Beef Meatball Skewers)
Indonesian grilled beef meatballs on skewers with aromatic spices and a bright lime-garlic glaze. Charred on the outside, tender inside—a street food favorite.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 2
Mix ground beef, garlic, shallot, lime zest, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
Step 3
Divide mixture into 16 equal portions and roll into balls. Thread 2 balls onto each skewer, alternating with onion chunks.
Step 4
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high until a drop of water sizzles immediately.
Step 5
Brush skewers lightly with oil. Grill 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until meatballs are charred and cooked through.
Step 6
Drizzle lime juice over skewers in the final minute of cooking.
Step 7
Transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot with lime wedges and sambal or chile paste.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers (8)
- medium bowl
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
- basting brush
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