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Jalapeño Beef Kebabs

Recipe

Jalapeño Beef Kebabs

20 min prep

12 min cooking

Serves 10

Difficulty 1/5

These South Asian inspired beef kebabs are more patty-like rather than those on a skewer. These are oh-so flavourful and juicy and are quick and easy to make. Serve with a salad and warm garlic naan. Try them once and they are sure to make it onto your dinner table often. Re-purpose extra patties to make quick personal pizzas (see below).

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH ground coriander, ground cumin and sweet paprika 2 tsp (10 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) EACH garlic paste, ginger paste and Dijon mustard 1 egg 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers (not seeded), finely chopped 1 small onion, chopped 7 to 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped ½ cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch 1½ lb (750 g) Lean Ground Beef Canola or sunflower oil

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Directions

1. Combine ground beef, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic paste, ginger paste, mustard, egg, jalapeños to your taste, onion, mint to your taste, cilantro and cornstarch. Stir until blended; gently mix in ground beef with your hands or a fork. Form into 10 balls and smash with hands into thin patties, about ¼ inch (5 mm) thick. (This kind of kebob doesn’t need smooth edges, uneven ones are perfect.). Place on a plate. 2. Heat ¼ inch (5 mm) oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Fry patties, in batches as necessary, for about 6 minutes, turning once, or until well browned and thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a serving board or clean plate. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalepeños before chopping and/or use just one.

Tip

Refrigerate extra kebabs in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To freeze, let cool, then layer them between parchment paper and seal in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.

Reheat leftover kebabs in and air fryer or defrost in the microwave and reheat in a skillet over medium heat.

Jalapeño Beef Kebab Pizza: Slice 1 garlic naan in half horizontally into 2 rounds. Spread with toum (Lebanese garlic sauce) or plain Greek yogurt. Top with 1 or 2 Jalapeño Beef Kebabs, crumbled, chopped tomato, sliced red onion, sliced jalapeño and sliced or shredded mozzarella. Place in air fryer basket, one at a time if necessary. Set temperature to 350°F (180°C) and time for 8 minutes. Cook until hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and drizzle with pomegranate molasses. Serves 1.

Cuts Used in This Recipe

Ground Beef

Lean Ground Beef Chuck

Ground Beef

Lean Ground Beef (17% Max. fat)

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