Mexican street vendors discovered wrapping kebab meat in tortillas instead of pita doubled sales in 1990s LA food trucks.
Viral Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Get ready to fire up your grill with these sensational tortilla beef kebabs, bursting with zesty flavors! Tender marinated beef is skewered and grilled to perfection, then wrapped in warm tortillas and drizzled with a creamy jalapeno cilantro sauce that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for summer gatherings or a fun weeknight dinner, these kebabs are sure to be a hit!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(9)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Jalapeño
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 Red Onion
- 1/3 Cup Chopped Parsley (79.9 ml)
- 1/4 Cup Parsley Garlic Butter (56.8 g)
- 1 Tbsp Pepper (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 Lbs Ground Beef (907 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Cup Yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 6 Large Flour Tortillas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(7)
- 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)
- Salt to Taste
- 2 Tbsp Sumac (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add Beef, chopped bell pepper, onions, garlic, parsley, jalapeño, 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 Parsley Garlic Butter to help crisp the tortilla.
- 6
For the sauce, add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- 7
Add Vinegar or Water to thin out to desired texture.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear the tortilla kebabs at 400-425°F for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve proper Maillard browning on the beef while crisping the tortilla without burning.technique400-425°F, 2-3 minutes per side
- ✓Apply garlic butter only in the final 30 seconds of each side's cooking to prevent milk solids from burning and creating bitter flavors.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use 80/20 ground beef (20% fat content) because the fat renders during searing to keep the meat moist while the tortilla absorbs excess fat for crispiness.ingredient20% fat content
- ✓Cut tortillas with a sharp knife in one decisive motion rather than sawing to prevent the beef filling from being squeezed out and maintain clean edges for even cooking.technique
- ✓Thread skewers through the center of each piece at a 90-degree angle to the tortilla layers, ensuring the skewer penetrates both tortilla and beef for structural integrity during flipping.equipment
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mexican street vendors discovered wrapping kebab meat in tortillas instead of pita doubled sales in 1990s LA food trucks.
Viral Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Get ready to fire up your grill with these sensational tortilla beef kebabs, bursting with zesty flavors! Tender marinated beef is skewered and grilled to perfection, then wrapped in warm tortillas and drizzled with a creamy jalapeno cilantro sauce that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for summer gatherings or a fun weeknight dinner, these kebabs are sure to be a hit!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(9)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Jalapeño
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 Red Onion
- 1/3 Cup Chopped Parsley (79.9 ml)
- 1/4 Cup Parsley Garlic Butter (56.8 g)
- 1 Tbsp Pepper (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 Lbs Ground Beef (907 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Cup Yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 6 Large Flour Tortillas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(7)
- 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)
- Salt to Taste
- 2 Tbsp Sumac (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add Beef, chopped bell pepper, onions, garlic, parsley, jalapeño, 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 Parsley Garlic Butter to help crisp the tortilla.
- 6
For the sauce, add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- 7
Add Vinegar or Water to thin out to desired texture.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear the tortilla kebabs at 400-425°F for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve proper Maillard browning on the beef while crisping the tortilla without burning.technique400-425°F, 2-3 minutes per side
- ✓Apply garlic butter only in the final 30 seconds of each side's cooking to prevent milk solids from burning and creating bitter flavors.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use 80/20 ground beef (20% fat content) because the fat renders during searing to keep the meat moist while the tortilla absorbs excess fat for crispiness.ingredient20% fat content
- ✓Cut tortillas with a sharp knife in one decisive motion rather than sawing to prevent the beef filling from being squeezed out and maintain clean edges for even cooking.technique
- ✓Thread skewers through the center of each piece at a 90-degree angle to the tortilla layers, ensuring the skewer penetrates both tortilla and beef for structural integrity during flipping.equipment