Spicy beef pick-up-sticks
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 5 (makes 10 skewers)
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $7.39 / $1.42 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 500g lean beef mince
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours to reduce scorching
Instructions
1 Mix all ingredients together and divide into 10 portions. Shape each portion with your hands to form a smallish sausage shape and insert a skewer through the meat. Squeeze it firmly around the skewer.
2 When all the mixture has been used, cook the skewers on a heated barbecue or under the grill for 7-10 minutes, turning frequently till done. Serve with tomato sauce and bread, or in a pita pocket.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 154cal
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Kilojoules 645kJ
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Protein 23g
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Total fat 6.2g
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–Saturated fat 2.9g
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Carbohydrates 1.6g
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–Sugars 1.4g
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Dietary fibre 0.5g
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Sodium 280mg
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Calcium 15mg
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Iron 3.8mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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