Hello there,
Yes people I am totally kicking it shish kebab style and love the outcome. This week I wanted to experiment a bit more and move away from my cliché meals of pasta and rice. To be honest, this was totally accidental because I wanted to make meatballs but since meatballs go with pasta, I didn’t want to even go there and just before I forget, go here to check out my best pasta sauce. So my direction changed and I ended up with these bad boys. If you would like to introduce something new to your menu, here is how you can make them.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional in making shish kebabs, in fact I didn’t use skewers because I forgot that I didn’t get any on my last shopping trip and lastly, I was really aiming for them to look like Croatian çevapis hence the shape. Now let’s go ahead and show you what you need.
Ingredients
- 1Kg of minced meat, beef, lamb or mutton
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- The spice blend
Spice blend
- Ginger, Coriander, Salt, Garlic, Black pepper, Chilli powder, Garam masala, Mint, Mixed herbs
Method
- Peel and chop the onion finely
- Add the chopped onion to the meat, a teaspoon each of the spice blend mix and mix thoroughly, using clean hands works better.
- Allow the mixture to marinate for 3 to 4 hours.
- If you have skewers, you can use them and make balls or sausage shapes and thread them to the skewers or leave them as I did.
- Ensure your hands are oiled to make shaping easier.
- Cook on a grill pan or in the oven turning them occasionally until ready.
- Serve and enjoy with a ketchup dip or any sides you prefer.
You see, this was a very simple recipe and can be made ahead of time to allow the marinating process. You just prep then throw it in the fridge to marinate and come back later when you are ready for some awesomeness. In case you missed some of my recipes, you might also enjoy chicken tikka masala easy and delicious or a beef pilau recipe worthy for guests anytime or find me on Pinterest.
So go ahead and try kicking it shish kebab style and you can add any more spices you want, extra chillies or more herbs it’s your choice. If you have any questions, don’t be shy to ask in the comments below until next time, have a lovely day. What did you make this week?
28 Comments
this is amazing recipe, i will try it and thank you for sharing!
I hope you like it.
This looks so tasty! I need to try this soon. I generally love meat dishes and I love that this is simple to make.
This looks super yummy! My daughter is fairly picky, but I think she would enjoy this.
I really like how simple this is to make, and that it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. I’ll have to try this soon.
Looks like a yummy dinner right there! I think I may have some of these ingredients to make our own shish kebabs tonight!
I’ve never had shish kebab before but I always wanted to try. This sounds like an amazing recipe!
OK I most definitely need to try making my own shish kebab! I do love it from time to time but I have never tried making my own!
I’ve never tried making my own shish kebabs before! It’s really awesome to be able to try and make it at home. Thanks for the recipe and the tips!
We were thinking of trying out the shish kebabs this weekend. Your post has made it much easier, making the shish kebab looks much simpler. Definitely gonna try my hand at it.
It’s great that you have been able to steer away from the food that you would normally eat and have opted to try and make something new. Although I’m a vegetarian I do have veggie friendly ‘meatless meats’ that I could use to adapt for your ‘kicking it shish kebab’ recipe which sounds lovely!
Thank you.
I love shish kebabs! They are delicious looks easier to make than I thought.
They really are.
These look so good! Such a cool recipe! Not something I have ever tried but it’s time to change that i guess! making your own shish kebab, brilliant! xx corinne
Thank you, I hope you do try it.
I do love a good kebab. This recipe is definitely one I would love to try
I love a good shish kebab, but I tend to overcook the meat and create a mess. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Hopefully, I can try and successfully nail the right temperature.
Good for good for you that you tried something else for a change. That shish kebab looks yummy!
This looks super tasty. I haven’t had a shish kebab in a while. This recipe sounds super flavorful. Thank for sharing.
These kababs looks so yummy. They are must try, definitely going to make these.
I love shish kebab recipes but I don’t make them enough. Now that it’s starting to warm up, I’ve been saving recipes so I can cook some on the grill. This looks like one I’d like.
I hope you do like them.
These Kebab sounds delicious.I’d like to try it at home.I am sure my kid also would love such different food…
YUM! Love the looks of this meal! I can’t wait to give it a try!
These look so yummy. I love anything bite sized.
I think i have tried kebab once or twice and now I forgot how it taste like. Probably I can try to make my own kebab too. I just need to check out the gram masala’s availability.
Oh wow this sounds so yum! i have to try it