Keto/Low-Carb Kefta Beef Kabobs
Tender, garlicky, and grilled for maximum flavor, these keto and low-carb friendly Kefta Beef Kabobs are an essential part of summer grilling.
Servings: 6
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves thicker stems removed
- 1 small onion about 1/2 cup
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons mild (sweet) paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Pulse the onion, parsley, garlic, and spices in a food processor until finely chopped and blended.
- Mix the onion and spice mixture with the ground beef until well combined. Microwave a small bit of the meat to cook it, and taste it to check for salt and pepper. Add more as necessary.
- Forming ping pong ball-size balls of meat, skewer the balls down the center and form the meat into a thick sausage shape around the skewer. Repeat until the meat is used up.
- You can refrigerate the meat at this point for up to a few hours, or grill right away until medium-rare/medium, about 130-135F on a thermometer. Serve with tzatziki and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Taste-test the raw mixture before shaping all the skewers. A quick microwaved bite lets you adjust seasoning before committing the whole batch.
- Chill the formed skewers before grilling if you have time. It helps the meat firm up and stay on the skewer.
- Pull these at 130 to 135°F. They keep cooking a little after coming off the heat, and overcooking dries them out fast.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g