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Balkan · Bulgaria

Balkan Grilled Meat Skewers (Küfteta)

Minced meat skewers seasoned with Balkan spices and grilled to perfection.

25 minutes4 servings
Balkan Grilled Meat Skewers (Küfteta)
Photo: Apostoloff · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8-10 equal portions and shape into oval skewers.
  4. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
  5. Cook the skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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