Kebabs are cooked meat dishes and well known in Middle Eastern cuisine. They are popular all around the world. You can find these types of dishes in almost every city you visit.
Today we make kebab using lamb and bacon and season it with onion, cumin, dry basil, salt and black pepper. After forming the meatballs, we fry it in oil. You can grill or bake if you prefer.
This dish can be served with fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber and Greek yogurt sauce, which is made of Greek yogurt, garlic, and shredded fresh cucumber.
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Lamb and Bacon Kebab
A low-carb and keto-friendly kebab recipe with lamb, bacon and spices.
Servings 4
Calories 605kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 8 oz bacon
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 onion
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince your onion into fine cubes then chop the bacon to pieces. Combine ¾ of the onion and all of the bacon together. Reserve ¼ of the onion for later use. Transfer this bacon mix in a food processor. Crush the pieces to create a consistency similar to a paste.
- Combine the ground lamb with the leftover onion pieces. Season with spices and include the bacon and onion paste into the mix. Knead the meat until firm enough to be a kebab. Make sure to make a mixture that will not separate when cooking.
- Fry the formed kebabs in olive oil till they become golden on all sides and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and serve.
Notes
This recipe should make 10-12 medium-size meat balls or 4 servings in total.
Nutrition/Macros
Nutrition Facts
Lamb and Bacon Kebab
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Cholesterol 138mg46%
Sodium 1044mg44%
Potassium 618mg18%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
