Spicy Beef Kebab Rolls

Name: Spicy Beef Kebab Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 inch piece (about 2 tablespoons) fresh ginger, unpeeled and roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped; 1½ green bird's-eye chiles, depending on your heat tolerance; 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound ground beef, about 85% lean; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 large egg; ¼ cup plain bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon garam masala; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; chapati or naan, warmed; tamarind chutney; cilantro chutney or mint chutney; 2½ cups thinly sliced green cabbage or romaine lettuce; 1 red or yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons; 1 large carrot, cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks

Recipe GLPRc8642ecfbf0148

Indian

Main Course

20 min

290 cal

Servings: 10

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Aromatic ground beef kebabs infused with fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, and spices, served in warm flatbread with crisp vegetables and tangy chutneys. A quick, flavorful Indian-inspired meal that comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped

1 inch piece (about 2 tablespoons) fresh ginger, unpeeled and roughly chopped

2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped

1½ green bird's-eye chiles, depending on your heat tolerance

1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound ground beef, about 85% lean

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

1 large egg

¼ cup plain bread crumbs

1 teaspoon garam masala

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

chapati or naan, warmed

tamarind chutney

cilantro chutney or mint chutney

2½ cups thinly sliced green cabbage or romaine lettuce

1 red or yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons

1 large carrot, cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks

Directions

Combine the garlic, ginger, salt, cilantro, green chiles, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste with visible pieces of ginger and garlic throughout.
Transfer the paste to a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, finely chopped yellow onion, egg, bread crumbs, garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overmix, as this will make the kebabs tough.
Divide the meat mixture into 10 equal portions. Using wet hands to prevent sticking, form each portion into a long, slightly flattened kebab shape about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. The kebabs should be compact but tender.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, cook the kebabs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F. The exterior should be golden and slightly charred.
While the kebabs cook, warm the chapati or naan according to package directions or by heating in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side. Arrange the sliced cabbage, onion half-moons, and carrot matchsticks on a serving platter.
To assemble, place one warm kebab on a piece of warm chapati or naan, and add a portion of the fresh vegetable mixture. Drizzle generously with tamarind chutney and cilantro chutney. Fold or roll and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

This recipe needs a special trip to find bird's-eye chiles and tamarind chutney, which are not stocked routinely at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart in Charlotte—you'll need to visit an Indian grocer or ALDI's international section. The ingredient list is long for a 20-minute claim that ignores the time to brown ground beef, form kebabs, and char flatbread: expect 35 minutes realistically. At 10 servings, the cost per serving stays reasonable if you buy chutney in bulk, but the spice list and two chutneys add up; the dish doesn't reheat well once rolled, making it a same-night commitment. It's a good fit for families who eat spicy food and have access to an Indian market nearby, but weekend meal prep rather than a true weeknight option.