Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs are one of those viral recipes that actually live up to the hype. Layers of seasoned beef and tortillas are stacked, skewered, and grilled until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The result is smoky, handheld bites with crispy edges and plenty of flavor in every layer.
What makes these worth trying is how different they feel from your usual grilled appetizers. The tortillas crisp up around the beef, almost like a cross between tacos and kebabs, while still being easy to prep ahead and cook quickly. They’re fun to serve, easy to grab, and perfect when you want something a little unexpected on the table.
See the original video by @foodwithbearhands.
Helpful Tips
- Don’t overstack: Keep the layers balanced so everything cooks evenly and the skewers stay stable on the grill.
- Use medium heat: This gives the tortillas time to crisp up without burning before the beef is fully cooked.
- Brush with sauce as it cooks: A light coating helps the tortillas get golden and adds extra flavor while grilling.
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Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
- 1 ground beef
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced (use one in meat and one in butter sauce)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 2 teaspoons EACH salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro chopped (save some for the butter sauce)
- 6 fajita-size flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup butter melted
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add ground beef, bell pepper, onion, 2 cloves of the garlic, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt and parsley. Mix until fully combined.
- Slice the rounded ends off each tortilla to make a square. Spread a thin, even layer of the beef mixture onto the tops of the tortillas and stack them up.
- Slice the stack into 4 even strips. Turn the stack. Run 4 skewers through the stack evenly, lengthwise.
- Cut between the skewers to make 4 rows of kabobs.
- Mix together the melted butter, 1 clove of the minced garlic, and a little chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Grill the kabobs on all sides over medium-high heat until the beef is fully cooked and the tortillas are crispy and golden. Baste them with the garlic butter as they cook.
- For the sauce, mix the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lemon juice and chipotle powder until smooth.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.