These Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs have gone viral for a reason. Juicy seasoned beef, folded tortillas, and bold spices come together on skewers and hit the grill for a crispy-meets-tender bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, tailgating, backyard cookouts, or casual entertaining.
This recipe combines everything we love about tacos and kebabs into one easy grilled meal. The beef stays juicy, the tortillas crisp up beautifully, and every bite delivers smoky, savory flavor straight from the grill.
Looking for more kebab or skewer recipes with bold flavor then check out my Thai inspired Pork Skewers, Asian Pork Belly Skewers or Spicy Chicken Skewers.
Why You’ll Love These Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs
- Big flavor with simple ingredients
- Perfect for grilling season and weeknights
- Crispy tortillas + juicy beef in every bite
- Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
- Fun, handheld, and great for sharing
Whether you’re feeding the family or firing up the grill for friends, these kebabs are always a hit.
Ingredients needed to make Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab
- Beef: I used an 80/20 lean to fat ratio of chuck roast. For a leaner option go with a 93/7 split.
- Tortilla: large flour burrito tortillas are used a dividers similar to a lasagna.
- Veggies: I used colorful veggies to add brightness and flavor to the recipe. Red bell pepper, jalapeno and red onion.
- Seasoning: an equal blend of Taco seasoning for the traditional Mexican flavors and an All Purpose rub to the savory notes.
- Garlic: adds a nutty flavor that compliments the protein and crisp veggies.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
How to Make Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Prep the Beef
For this Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab recipe, I used a ground chuck roast with an 80/20 lean to fat ratio. This delivers on flavor and juiciness. However feel free to use any cut of beef. Alternative proteins can work here as well! An equal mix of pork and beef, or turkey for a leaner version. Adjust this recipe to your food and lifestyle preferences.
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 lbs of ground beef, diced red onion, jalapeno and red bell pepper. Add in chopped parsley, minced garlic or garlic and season with Dad’s All Purpose Rub for the savory notes that compliment the beef and Dad’s Taco seasoning for the traditional cumin and paprika flavors you would expect from a Mexican dish.
Mix it all together and set aside.
Prepare the Tortillas
Extra large burrito flour tortillas work best for this recipe. These will produce 4 staked Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs.
Take 6 tortillas, stack one on top of the other and cut them into even squares.
Add a handful of the beef mixture onto the first tortilla and spread it thinly across the entire surface. Top if with a new tortilla and repeat the process until you run out of tortilla’s or meat.
Assemble the Kebabs
Before you skewer the Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs, you need to slice equal width rows. Based on the size of the burrito tortilla’s, you should be able to get 4 separate columns.
Recipe Tip
For evenly spaced rows, cut down the middle first and then each half down the middle again.
Use metal skewers to avoid the ends from catching fire.
Carefully, insert the skewer into each row securing the tight layers. Slice between each skewer to separate.
Grill to Perfection
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the kebabs directly over direct heat and grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning every 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Tip
Rotating the kebab frequently prevents the tortilla’s from charing.
Make sure to check the internal temperature of the beef. While the outside might look done, because the layers are tightly packed, the inside might need a few more minutes on the grill. Remove once the beef reaches 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit. The edges will be golden and crispy and the inside fully cooked.
Rest
Remove the Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Resting is crucial when grilling of cooking any protein. It slows down the cooking process as well as redistributes the juices for a tender and juicy bite each time.
How to make an Easy Spicy Cilantro Sauce
With just a few ingredients, make this easy, spicy and fresh cilantro sauce. Perfect for dipping or drizzling over the Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs.
In a blender add Mexican crema, sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped jalapeno, freshly squeezed lime juice and Dad’s Taco seasoning. Blend the ingredients together until everything is purified and smooth.
Recipe Tip
For a healthier version use greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Add avocado for a rich and creamy sauce.
Serving Suggestions
This Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab recipe is best served on a skewer. Drizzle some of the Spicy Cilantro sauce over each kebab and pour the rest into a dipping container.
These kebabs pair perfectly with:
Final Thoughts
Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs are a fun twist on traditional grilling that brings taco-night flavor straight to the backyard. Juicy beef, crispy tortillas, and smoky grill flavor make this recipe easy, unique, and incredibly satisfying. If you’re looking for something new to throw on the grill that still feels familiar, this one’s a guaranteed win.
Fire up the grill, grab the skewers, and enjoy every bite.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make this in the kitchen? Yes, these Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs can be replicated in the oven, stove top or air fryer. You do not need an outdoor grill to replicate any of my recipes.
Are metal or wooden skewers better? Personally, I prefer metal skewers. They are reusable, more sturdy and do not burn. Wooden skewers should be soaked in water before grilling to avoid catching fire.
If you tried these Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the📝 comments. I love hearing from you!
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Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab
This Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab recipe combines everything we love about tacos and kebabs into one easy grilled meal.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, lunch, dinner, party food
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword comfort food, grilled, spicy, grilled tortilla beef kebab, skewer recipe, viral recipe, game day recipe, tailgating recipe, grillin with dad recipes, tortilla lasagna., kebab
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 942kcal
Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebab Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground beef
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1/2 Red onion
- 1/4 cup Chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 tbsp All purpose rub
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 6 Extra large burrito tortillas
Spicy Cilantro Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 Lime freshly squeezed
In a large mixing bowl add ground beef, diced red onion, jalapeno and red bell pepper. Add in chopped parsley, minced garlic, All purpose and Taco seasonings. Mix the ingredients together and set aside.
Stack the burrito tortillas and cut off round sides shaping it into a square.
Add a handful of the beef mixture onto the first tortilla and spread it thinly across the entire surface. Top if with a new tortilla and repeat the process until you run out of tortilla's or meat.
Slice the stacked tortillas down the middle and then each half down the middle again that results in 4 evenly shaped chunks.
Flip each chunk over with the meat side facing up and the tortilla side facings sideways.
Insert skewers carefully through each rectangle to secure the layers. Slice between the skewers.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and set for direct heat. Place the kebabs directly on the grates and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning every 1-2 minutes.
Remove once the beef reaches 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
While the skewers rest, make the cilantro sauce. In a blender add Mexican crema, sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped jalapeno, freshly squeezed lime juice and Dad's Taco seasoning. Blend the ingredients together until everything is purified and smooth.
Drizzle the spicy cilantro sauce of the Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs and enjoy!
How to make the recipe with leaner ingredients:
- Use any protein. For a leaner option opt for a 93%/7% ratio or use ground turkey.
- Replace a regular tortilla for a gluten free option or a low carb. alternative
- Replace sour cream with greek yogurt
For evenly spaced rows, cut down the middle first and then each half down the middle again.
Use metal skewers to avoid the ends from catching fire.
Rotating the kebab frequently prevents the tortilla’s from charing.
To store leftovers, place them in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Depending on how you cut these, you will have 6 servings, or 4 large servings.
Calories: 942kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1953IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 11mg
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