Ground beef skewers with tomato (khlav kalash)
These “Simpsons-inspired” skewers are actually made with ground beef mixed with red onion, tomato, garlic, parsley, and hot pepper, shaped into cigars, an…
Khlav Kalash: This meat skewer dish, inspired by the Armenian Kololak, is a mixture of ground meat and onion, formed into small “cigars” and grilled. Perfect for a crispy appetizer!
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting10 min
- Total1 hr
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Calories615 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodbarbecue
- Estimated cost$25.26 $4.21 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $14.13
- $0.77
- $0.87
- $0.59
- $7.54
- $0.80
- $0.36
- $0.16
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Finely chop the onions, garlic, and tomatoes, ideally using a food processor, and place them in a large bowl with the meat, breadcrumbs, and egg yolks. ≈ 8 min
- Add the parsley, chili pepper, salt, and pepper, and knead vigorously until a smooth mixture forms. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. ≈ 10 min
- Shape cigars that are 12 to 14 cm long and 3 to 4 cm in diameter, and thread them onto skewers. ≈ 10 min
- Grill or pan-fry them until they are cooked through, and serve immediately.
The bill
Ground beef skewers with tomato (khlav kalash)
- 1.5 kg of ground beef (or a mixture of ground meats)$14.13
- 3 to 4 red onions$0.77
- 2 to 3 egg yolks$0.87
- 200 g of breadcrumbs (2 cups)$0.59
- 4 to 5 small tomatoes$7.54
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley$0.80
- 4 cloves of garlic$0.36
- ground chili pepper$0.16
- salt and pepper$0.04
Total$25.26
that's $4.21 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 615 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 55.9 g |
| Salt | 0.67 g |
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