Grilled kebab

Cookinero 3 March 2025

To make grilled lula kebab flavorful and tasty, it is important to choose the right lamb. Pay attention to the color of the fat and meat. The meat should be light red, and the fat should be white. For a step-by-step recipe for grilled minced meat kebab, as for any minced meat, the neck or shoulder blade are suitable. The cooking process is often overshadowed by the fact that the minced meat falls from the skewer into the fire. Therefore, to make a classic lula kebab without effort, you must first string the minced meat on skewers, and then place them on the grill.

How to cook Grilled kebab

Step 1

Lula kebab on the grill

Add onion and spices. Add fat tail fat, onion and spices (salt, pepper, coriander and cumin) to the minced meat. Then mix the mince thoroughly, you can beat it several times. Onion and fat will glue the consistency of the mince even better. You need to mix until whitish fatty threads appear in the mince, and the mince itself changes color from scarlet to lighter. Then put the mince in the refrigerator to cool for at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Lula kebab on the grill

Form the lula kebab. Take 120-150 g of kebab mince. Start forming the cutlet by quickly beating it between your palms. Thread the resulting cutlet onto a skewer and smooth the mince along the blade. You can mold oblong cutlets and lay them out on the grill. By the time you start cooking the shashlik, the fire should burn out and the coals should be red and very hot. Place the skewers on the hot grill. As soon as the meat starts to brown on one side, turn it over to the other side, then fry the kebab from the sides.

Grilled kebab - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use lamb fat, beef tallow, or even butter as alternatives. These will help bind the mince and add richness.
The uncooked mince can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. After that, it's best to cook or freeze it to maintain freshness.
Absolutely! Replace the minced meat with a mix of mashed chickpeas, lentils, or textured vegetable protein (TVP). Use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of animal fat for binding.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked kebabs for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before grilling for best results.
Reheat them gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. Avoid microwaving to prevent drying out.
Stick to the original recipe—it’s naturally low-carb. Serve with grilled veggies or a fresh salad instead of bread or rice for a complete low-carb meal.
Try serving with flatbread, grilled vegetables, cucumber-tomato salad, garlic yogurt sauce, or a tangy tahini dip for a balanced meal.
Yes! Broil them on high for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Scale the ingredients proportionally. Aim for 120-150g of mince per skewer—each skewer serves one person, so multiply based on your guest count.
Ensure the mince is well-mixed and chilled before shaping. Handle the kebabs gently when flipping, and avoid overcrowding the skewers.

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