Spiced Camel (or Beef) Kebabs

Camel meat is a desert delicacy, tasting between beef and lamb with a sweet note. Since it's very lean, the secret is quick, high-heat grilling and using onions to tenderize. Lean ground beef works perfectly as a substitute.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Skewers
  • Food Processor (optional)

Instructions

1

Mince onion, garlic, and parsley into a paste.

Tip: Squeeze excess juice from onions if grating.
2

Knead meat with veggies, spices, and oil for 3-4 minutes until sticky.

Tip: Physical kneading binds proteins so kebabs hold shape.
3

Refrigerate for 30 mins.

Tip: Firm up fat for better shaping.
4

Form cylinders onto wet skewers.

Tip: Water prevents sticking to hands.
5

Grill 3-4 mins per side.

Tip: Don't overcook lean meat; aim for juicy center.

Recipe FAQ

Meat fell off skewer?
Mixture was too wet or not kneaded enough. Kneading releases sticky proteins.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Camel Meat (or Lean Ground Beef)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil