Turkish Grilled Meatballs on Skewers
Juicy, flavorful ground meat skewers with classic grill marks, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Grate the 0.5 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, combine the grated onion, 1 lb ground beef, 0.25 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Step 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer into a long, oval meatball, pressing firmly so they hold together.
Step 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F).
Step 4
Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with flatbread, salad, or yogurt sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
- Mixing bowl
- Grater
- Tongs
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