How To Make The Tortilla Kebab

Looking to add some flair to your weeknight dinners or impress your friends at the next get-together? Learn how to make the tortilla kebab, a mouthwatering fusion of juicy kebab meat layered in a soft warm tortilla. It’s a modern street-food sensation that combines the rich flavors of Middle Eastern kebabs with the convenience and flexibility of a tortilla wrap.

In this blog, we'll walk you through everything you need to know—from ingredients and preparation to tips for the perfect wrap. Let Kara from ScaleAndTailor show you how to make the tortilla kebab.

How To Make The Tortilla Kebab

WHAT IS THE TORTILLA KEBAB?

Before we dive into how to make the tortilla kebab, let’s clarify what it actually is. A tortilla kebab is essentially a kebab-style filling (chicken, beef, or lamb) cooked with spices and herbs, then layered with tortilla.

WHY THE TORTILLA KEBAB IS A MUST TRY

Now that you know how to make the tortilla kebab, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that's quick, customizable, and packed with flavor. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or hosting a casual dinner, tortilla kebabs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

INGREDIENTS

Tortilla Shells (large, 5-6)

Ground Beef (1 lb) Sausage (mild, 1/2 lb or two links skin removed)

Red Bell Pepper (1/2 chopped finely) Onion (1 small, diced finely) Garlic (4 cloves, minced) Parsley (fresh, 1/4 cup, finely chopped)

Salt and Pepper (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

First, let's marinade our kebab meat for a minimum of 30 minutes. Using a large bowl add your ground beef, sausage, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and mix together thoroughly. Cover and place in your refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes up to 24 hours.

After you finished marinating your kebab meat, its time to arrange you tortilla kebab. Using a knife, square your round tortillas by removing each side. Next, spread approximately 1 cup of your marinated kebab meat onto one tortilla evenly. Cover with another tortilla and repeat the process until you have no more kebab meat (approximately 5-6 tortillas).

Next cut your tortilla kebabs into 2 1/2" stripes. Turn on its side and stack them all together. Now you can skewer your tortilla kebabs and cut them to suit your skewer. Once you have skewered your tortilla kebabs they are ready for the grill.

I used my asado open fire grill from, Charcoal Chariot (you can find a full review here). Set your charcoal, and get ready to place your tortilla kebabs on them. Cook on each side for approximately 15 minutes or until its reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Eat them on their own, or in a pita with all your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

THAT'S A WRAP (Pun intended)

Learning how to make the tortilla kebab is all about combining bold spices, fresh toppings, and soft tortillas into one perfect bite. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

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