Adana Kebab (Turkish Grilled Minced Meat Skewers)

Juicy Adana kebabs made from spiced ground beef and lamb, grilled until perfectly charred and served with onion salad, tomatoes, and traditional sides.

📝 Ingredients

• 18 oz ground beef
• 18 oz ground lamb
• 2 red onions
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 green pointed pepper
• 1 bundle parsley
• 2 tbsp hot paprika powder
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp chili flakes
• 3 tsp salt
• 2 tomatoes
• bulgur (for serving)
• flatbread (for serving)
• yoghurt-mint sauce (Cacık) (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Thinly slice or shave red onions into very fine strips, add to a small bowl and toss it with lemon juice, sumac, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside. Peel onion and garlic. Remove core and stem from pointed peppers. Finely chop garlic, onions, peppers, and parsley, then add to a large bowl.
2. 2Add minced meats and season with paprika powder, cumin, chili flakes, and salt. Knead well and refrigerate for approx. 1 hr. Then, press a handful of the meat mixture onto each skewer. Make sure to press the ends down firmly.
3. 3Preheat the grill or a grilling pan. Grill meat skewers at 230–250°C/445–480°F for approx.10–15 min. on each side, depending on their thickness. Halve tomatoes and grill them as well for approx. 5 min. Serve the finished skewers with the grilled tomatoes and onion salad. And pair with bulgur, flatbread, or a yogurt-mint sauce (cacık), if desired.