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Viral Beef Tortilla Skewers — Crispy TikTok Kebabs in 30 Minutes

Golden-crisp tortilla rolls wrapped around juicy, spiced ground beef and brushed with garlic butter. Finished with a jalapeño‑cilantro crema. Grill, skillet, or air fryer — ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion, Street Food
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90%) ≈450 g
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded & finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground sumac (or lemon zest)
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
  • 6 medium flour tortillas (8‑inch)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic butter)
  • 12 skewers (wooden or metal)
Jalapeño‑Cilantro Crema
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp cold water to thin

Equipment

  • 12 wooden or metal skewers
  • Grill or cast‑iron skillet
  • Air fryer (optional)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine beef, onion, pepper, jalapeño, parsley, paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended and slightly sticky. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  2. Prep tortillas: Trim rounded edges to create squares; warm briefly so they’re pliable.
  3. Spread & layer: Spread 2–3 tbsp beef mixture thinly on each tortilla (~1/4 in / 6 mm). Stack three tortillas, beef side up, to form layers.
  4. Cut & skewer: Slice stack into 2‑inch strips. Thread onto skewers (use two parallel skewers to prevent spinning).
  5. Cook: Grill (med‑high) 3–4 min per side, brushing with garlic butter. Or skillet (cast‑iron, lightly oiled) until golden. Air fryer 375°F / 190°C ~12 min, flip halfway.
  6. Make crema: Blend yogurt, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and water until smooth; chill 10 minutes.
  7. Serve: Brush skewers with remaining garlic butter; rest 2–3 minutes and serve with crema.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Food safety: cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Use two parallel skewers to stabilize each strip for clean flips.

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