---
title: Lebanese Beef Skewers
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lebanese-beef-skewers-556f50cff8b25e800b8b4567
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens: []
tags:
  - Gluten Free
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 3800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 674
  protein: 36
  fat: 30
  carbohydrates: 74
  fiber: 10
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Skewer%20Recipes/Beef/lebanese-beef-skewers.avif"
---

Heat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees. Soak @wooden skewers{8%unit} in a #shallow dish{} filled with water. In a #small pot{}, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil with a large pinch of @salt{}.

Meanwhile, halve, peel, and finely dice half of @yellow onion{2%unit}. Finely chop @parsley{2%bunch}. Quarter @grape tomatoes{2%bunch}. Quarter @english cucumber{2%unit} lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.

Add @quinoa{1.5%cup} to the boiling water, cover, and simmer ~{15%minutes}, until tender. Meanwhile, thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}. Zest @lemon{2%unit} with a #zester{}, then cut into wedges.

Make the beef mixture: in a #medium bowl{}, combine @ground beef{16%oz}, the diced onion, @cinnamon{2%tsp} (use half the quantity), and a large pinch of @allspice{2%tsp}, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

Assemble the skewers: form the beef mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and thread them carefully onto the wooden skewers. Place skewers on a lightly oiled #baking sheet{} and place on the top rack in the oven under the broiler for ~{6%minutes}, rotating halfway through.

Make the quinoa tabbouleh: while the meatballs cook, combine the cooked quinoa with the tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and scallions, plus the lemon zest and @olive oil{2%tbsp}. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the meatball skewers over the quinoa tabbouleh with a lemon wedge to the side. Enjoy!