Grilled Tortilla Skewers with Spiced Beef: Your New Favorite Kebab Mash-up

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is cohesive. Be careful not to overmix.
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   Lay one flour tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the spiced beef mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, almost to the edges. Aim for about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.
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   Place another tortilla directly on top of the beef-covered tortilla, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat this layering process with meat and tortillas until you have a stack of 4-5 tortillas with meat in between each layer. Finish with a plain tortilla on top.
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   Using a sharp knife, carefully trim off the very edges of the stacked tortillas to create neat, straight sides. Then, cut the stack into chunky rectangles, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches long.
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   Carefully thread two of these rectangular pieces onto each skewer, making sure the skewer passes through all layers of tortilla and meat to hold them securely. Leave a little space between the pieces on the skewer.
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   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F / 200-230°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
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   Place the prepared skewers on the hot grill. Cook for about 4-6 minutes per side, rotating them every few minutes, until the tortillas are golden brown and slightly crispy, and the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160°F (71°C). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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   Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.