These Glazed Beef Tortilla Kebabs turn seasoned ground beef, shredded mozzarella, and large flour tortillas into savory skewered pinwheels. The beef mixture is blended with finely diced red onion, red bell pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and fresh herbs before being rolled up tightly inside the tortillas.
After an initial bake at 400 F (200 C) on a parchment-lined baking sheet, the skewers are brushed with a savory-sweet glaze made from tomato sauce, olive oil, honey, and seasonings, then returned to the oven until caramelized and golden-brown.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Combines seasoned beef, melted mozzarella, and rolled flour tortillas on wooden skewers.
- A two-stage baking process cooks the beef pinwheels before applying the glaze.
- The tomato, honey, and olive oil glaze caramelizes during the final 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Sliced into 1-inch pinwheels for uniform assembly on skewers.
Why This Recipe Works
Spreading the ground beef mixture in a thin, even layer over each tortilla ensures the meat cooks through evenly when rolled into logs. Rolling tightly and slicing into 1-inch pinwheels exposes the layers of seasoned meat and cheese on the skewers. Baking first without the glaze allows the beef and tortillas to set and bake, while adding the honey-and-tomato glaze during the final minutes allows it to caramelize without scorching.
Ingredients for Glazed Beef Tortilla Kebabs
- For the Kebabs:
- 1.1 lb (500 g) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- Handful fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 7 oz (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Wooden skewers
- For the Glaze:
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp water (if needed to thin)
How to Make It: Glazed Beef Tortilla Kebabs
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the meat layer.
- Roll the tortillas tightly into logs, slice into 1-inch pinwheels, and thread onto wooden skewers.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 F (200 C) for 20-25 minutes WITHOUT glaze.
- Whisk glaze ingredients together. Brush generously over the hot kebabs.
- Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, brushing occasionally until caramelized and golden-brown. Serve hot with garlic dip!
Helpful Tips
- Spread the seasoned ground beef in a thin, even layer across the entire tortilla surface before adding the mozzarella.
- Roll the tortillas as tightly as possible before slicing into 1-inch pinwheels to help them hold their shape on the wooden skewers.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during both baking stages.
- If the glaze mixture is too thick to brush smoothly, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out.
- Brush the kebabs generously and occasionally during the final 10 to 15 minutes in the oven for even caramelization.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the kebabs hot with garlic dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what oven temperature are the kebabs baked?
Bake the kebabs at 400 F (200 C) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
When should the glaze be applied?
The glaze is brushed generously over the hot kebabs after they have baked for an initial 20 to 25 minutes without glaze, before returning them to the oven for a final 10 to 15 minutes.
Can cilantro or parsley be used in the meat filling?
Yes, you can use a handful of either chopped fresh cilantro or chopped fresh parsley mixed directly into the ground beef.
Glazed Beef Tortilla Kebabs Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the meat layer.
- Roll the tortillas tightly into logs, slice into 1-inch pinwheels, and thread onto wooden skewers.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 F (200 C) for 20-25 minutes WITHOUT glaze.
- Whisk glaze ingredients together. Brush generously over the hot kebabs.
- Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, brushing occasionally until caramelized and golden-brown. Serve hot with garlic dip!
