Mexican street vendors discovered wrapping beef around skewers prevents tortillas from falling apart when grilled over open flames.
Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Get ready to sink your teeth into these mouthwatering beef kebabs, perfectly nestled in warm tortillas! Featuring tender marinated beef skewers grilled to perfection and topped with zesty salsa and creamy avocado, this dish is a fiesta in every bite. Easy to whip up and bursting with flavor, these kebabs are sure to become your new go-to for any gathering!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 Red Onion
- 1/3 Cup Chopped Parsley (79.2 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Pepper (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2.5 Lbs Ground Beef (1.13 kg)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/4 Cup Chili Oil (60 ml)
- 6 Large Flour Tortillas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 Tbsp Cumin (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Oregano (15 ml)
- 2 Tbsp Paprika (30 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Salt (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add Beef, chopped bell pepper, onions, garlic, parsley, and seasoning and mix well.
- 2
Slice the ends off the tortilla to make it square.
- 3
Add a thin layer of beef to 6 tortillas.
- 4
Cut in 4 then flip to make the skewer and then cut again.
- 5
Sear on each side and paint on Chili Oil to help crisp the tortilla.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear tortilla kebabs at 400-425°F for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve proper Maillard reaction on beef while crisping tortilla without burning.technique400-425°F, 2-3 minutes per side
- ✓Keep beef mixture at 15-20% moisture content by draining excess liquid before assembly - wet filling will make tortillas soggy and prevent proper crisping.ingredient15-20% moisture content
- ✓Apply chili oil only in the final 30-60 seconds of cooking because oil burns at high heat and creates bitter compounds instead of enhancing crispness.timing30-60 seconds
- ✓Use metal skewers preheated for 1-2 minutes as they conduct heat into the center of the kebab, ensuring even cooking of the beef filling.equipment1-2 minutes preheat
- ✓Cut tortillas into uniform 2-3 inch squares because consistent sizing ensures even heat distribution and prevents some pieces from burning while others undercook.technique2-3 inch squares
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mexican street vendors discovered wrapping beef around skewers prevents tortillas from falling apart when grilled over open flames.
Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Get ready to sink your teeth into these mouthwatering beef kebabs, perfectly nestled in warm tortillas! Featuring tender marinated beef skewers grilled to perfection and topped with zesty salsa and creamy avocado, this dish is a fiesta in every bite. Easy to whip up and bursting with flavor, these kebabs are sure to become your new go-to for any gathering!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 Red Onion
- 1/3 Cup Chopped Parsley (79.2 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Pepper (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2.5 Lbs Ground Beef (1.13 kg)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/4 Cup Chili Oil (60 ml)
- 6 Large Flour Tortillas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 Tbsp Cumin (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Oregano (15 ml)
- 2 Tbsp Paprika (30 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Salt (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add Beef, chopped bell pepper, onions, garlic, parsley, and seasoning and mix well.
- 2
Slice the ends off the tortilla to make it square.
- 3
Add a thin layer of beef to 6 tortillas.
- 4
Cut in 4 then flip to make the skewer and then cut again.
- 5
Sear on each side and paint on Chili Oil to help crisp the tortilla.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear tortilla kebabs at 400-425°F for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve proper Maillard reaction on beef while crisping tortilla without burning.technique400-425°F, 2-3 minutes per side
- ✓Keep beef mixture at 15-20% moisture content by draining excess liquid before assembly - wet filling will make tortillas soggy and prevent proper crisping.ingredient15-20% moisture content
- ✓Apply chili oil only in the final 30-60 seconds of cooking because oil burns at high heat and creates bitter compounds instead of enhancing crispness.timing30-60 seconds
- ✓Use metal skewers preheated for 1-2 minutes as they conduct heat into the center of the kebab, ensuring even cooking of the beef filling.equipment1-2 minutes preheat
- ✓Cut tortillas into uniform 2-3 inch squares because consistent sizing ensures even heat distribution and prevents some pieces from burning while others undercook.technique2-3 inch squares