Michael Symon’s Middle Eastern-Style Kebabs
Michael Symon
Backyard kebab inspired by the flavors of Lebanon, Turkey, Georgia, and the broader Middle East.
July 10, 2026
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1# 80/20 ground beef
¼ c chopped onion
2 tbl mint
2 tbl parsley
2 tsp Sumac
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp clove
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Pita bread
Skewers
TZATKIKI
1 c Greek yogurt
¼ c sour cream
1 small cucumber, grated
2 tbl fresh dill
2 tbl mint
2 tbl parsley
1 lemon juice and zest
Evoo
DIRECTIONS
Mix the ground beef, onion and all the spices in a bowl.
Divide into four portions and mold into a long cylinder around the skewers.
Grill for 4-5 minutes turning to cook all sides of the cylinder.
For the tzatziki
Mix the yogurt, sour cream, grated cucumber, fresh herbs, and lemon in a bowl.
Season to taste and drizzle in some evoo.
Warm pita on the grill place Souflaki inside, spoon on some of the tzatziki and Enjoy.