How To Make Lebanese Lamb Shish Kebabs

Ingredients

• 0.5 kg Lamb Backstrap (diced into 1‑inch cubes; can substitute beef sirloin)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Dry Oregano (dried oregano)
• 0.5 tsp Red Sumac (adds tangy flavor; extra for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 4 pieces Lebanese Bread (Pita) (soft flatbread for wrapping)
• 1 medium Tomato (sliced)
• 1 small Cucumber (sliced)
• 0.5 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. Dice the Lamb

   Cut the lamb backstrap into uniform 1‑inch cubes so they cook evenly on the grill.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Marinade

   In a mixing bowl combine 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dry oregano, 0.5 tsp red sumac, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Whisk until blended.

   Time: PT5M

3. Marinate the Lamb

   Add the diced lamb to the bowl, toss to coat every piece, cover with cling wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.

   Time: PT0M

4. Skewer the Lamb

   Remove the lamb from the fridge and thread the cubes onto long metal skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces.

   Time: PT5M

5. Preheat the Grill

   Heat the grill or grill pan to medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

6. Grill the Kebabs

   Place the skewers on the grill. After 30 seconds, flip them, then flip every 30 seconds. Continue for 4‑5 minutes total, until the meat is tender and cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

7. Warm the Bread

   Place a piece of Lebanese bread on the grill for 10‑15 seconds, just until warm and slightly toasted, then remove.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium‑high

8. Assemble the Wrap

   Lay the warm bread flat, arrange the grilled lamb pieces on top, sprinkle a pinch of extra red sumac, add sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onion, then fold or roll the bread into a wrap.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Serve the kebab wraps immediately. Optional: drizzle with yogurt sauce or serve alongside rice or salad.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

500

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

4 g