Spiral Potato and Meat Skewers

Ingredients

• Large Potatoes2
• Ground Meat (beef, lamb, or mix)500g
• Red Bell Pepper1/4 cup, finely diced
• Red Onion1/2 medium, finely diced
• Fresh Parsley (for meat mixture)1/4 cup, chopped
• Garlic2 cloves, minced
• Smoked Paprika1 tsp
• Ground Black Pepper1/2 tsp
• Salt1 tsp
• Olive Oil (for brushing)2 tbsp
• Fresh Parsley (for brushing)1 tbsp, chopped
• Red Chili Flakes1/2 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Wash and prepare the potatoes: Carefully slice each potato into an accordion or spiral shape, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom, keeping the slices attached.

2. 2

   Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, finely diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well combined.

3. 3

   Assemble the skewers: Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Take a skewer and thread a potato slice, then a portion of the meat mixture, alternating until the skewer is full, ending with a potato slice. Gently compress the potato and meat layers to ensure they are snug on the skewer. Repeat for the second skewer.

4. 4

   Wrap the skewers for initial cooking: Wrap each assembled skewer tightly in baking paper, then wrap again securely in aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Grill the wrapped skewers: Place the wrapped skewers over medium-hot charcoal on a grill. Cook, turning them every 5-7 minutes, for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked through.

6. 6

   Unwrap and char: Carefully remove the skewers from the grill and unwrap them from the foil and baking paper. Discard the wrapping.

7. 7

   Prepare the brushing sauce: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and red chili flakes.

8. 8

   Finish grilling: Place the unwrapped skewers back on the grill directly over the coals. Brush generously with the prepared oil and herb mixture. Grill for another 5-10 minutes, turning frequently and brushing, until the potatoes and meat are nicely charred and golden brown.

9. 9

   Serve hot.

Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min