# Smashed Beef Kabob with Cucumber Yogurt

A flavorful and textural dish featuring crispy smashed ground beef served over a bed of cool, herby cucumber yogurt.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 whole mini cucumber
- 3 tbsp mint, chopped
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup walnut halves
- 2 tbsp cranberries
- pomegranate molasses (optional)
- warmed pita or white rice (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine the yogurt, cucumbers, chopped mint, and garlic in a medium bowl, mix well, and chill until ready to serve.
2. In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the beef, onion, turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt, and plenty of black pepper.
3. Heat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, then drop the beef into the pan in large, irregular chunks.
4. Toss the meat with a wooden spoon to break up any extra-large pieces, then stir in the walnuts and raisins, cooking until the meat is done and the walnuts are toasted.
5. Season the chilled yogurt with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, spread it across the bottom of a serving platter, layer the crispy meat on top, and finish with a drizzle of optional pomegranate molasses and fresh mint leaves.

## Equipment

- medium bowl
- cast-iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- serving platter

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaalymbOhXo/?igsh=MXQzcXV0cmdvNXpxYQ==
- Creator: Ryan Miller
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ddb6df65-0d7f-4735-9030-2c5b14ff580a
- Extracted: 2026-07-24

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