Jerk Beef Skewers

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 571kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Green bell pepper minced
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 4 Wooden skewers
  • 1/2 cup Couscous
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Lime zest
  • 2 tsp Fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 Pita bread
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Preheat the oven broiler on high.
  • Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, pepper, onion, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin together in a bowl. Dampen your hands with water and roll the mixture into equally sized balls.
  • Place the meatballs in the pan and brown on all sides until a golden brown crust starts to form. Remove from the heat and thread the meatballs onto the skewers.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the couscous according to the directions on the package. Drain well, then add butter, lime zest, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and set aside to keep warm.
  • Place the skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and under the broiler flipping over to cook through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Warm the pita bread under the broiler briefly, about 1 minute then drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cut into wedges.
  • Serve with skewers with couscous and pita, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1464IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg

Jerk Beef Skewers

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Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Ground beef cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Green bell pepper minced
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 4 Wooden skewers
  • 1/2 cup Couscous
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Lime zest
  • 2 tsp Fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 Pita bread
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Preheat the oven broiler on high.
  • Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, pepper, onion, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin together in a bowl. Dampen your hands with water and roll the mixture into equally sized balls.
  • Place the meatballs in the pan and brown on all sides until a golden brown crust starts to form. Remove from the heat and thread the meatballs onto the skewers.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the couscous according to the directions on the package. Drain well, then add butter, lime zest, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and set aside to keep warm.
  • Place the skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and under the broiler flipping over to cook through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Warm the pita bread under the broiler briefly, about 1 minute then drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cut into wedges.
  • Serve with skewers with couscous and pita, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 27gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1464IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 4mg
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