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    The Best Armenian Foods To Try Now: Lula Kebab

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    The Best Armenian Foods To Try Now: Lula Kebab

    Lula Kebab, Meat Dolma, and Pita-Style Flatbread are just a few of our favorite Armenian Foods!

    Appetizers & SnacksDairy FreeMain DishesPaleo FriendlyQuick & EasyRecipes & Techniques by Cooks We LoveThis Is SO GOOD.

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    In case you haven’t caught on by now, I’m a proud (partially) Armenian who loves delicious Armenian foods. This Lula Kebab recipe is one I think everyone will love.

    I'm sharing my version of my family's Lula Kebab recipe, not only so you guys can make it, but so I can document it. Of course, each family (and Armenian restaurant) has a slightly different version. After you've mastered the basic mix, you can make it your own too.

    5 mini bell peppers stuffed with Lula  kebab on a bed of parsley on top of a black board.

    What is Lula Kebab?

    Lula Kebab (or Lulu Kabob, or Lule or Lyulya) is a key component of Armenian diets. Lula Kebab is a blend of ground beef and lamb (or all lamb in some cases), onion, seasonings and fresh herbs. It is cooked on skewers and served alongside pilaf and salad, and also used to stuff peppers + vegetables and fill meat dolma. Sadly, if you don't have a Hye Deli (Hye means Armenian) or Mediterranean meat counter near you, you probably can't find it.  And that's OK, because you can make it pretty easily.   

    Where was Lula Kebab popularized?

     It is a specialty of Armenian and other South Caucasus, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian cuisines.

    Lula Kebab ingredients
    Lula Kebab ingredients

    What is typically in Lula Kebab?

    Ground beef and lamb (or all lamb, in certain circumstances) is blended with onions, spices, and fresh herbs to make Lula Kebab.

    What will I need for this recipe?

    • Ground beef
    • Ground lamb
    • Yellow onion 
    • Fresh parsley 
    • Tomato paste
    • Paprika 
    • Cumin
    • Garlic powder
    • Sea salt
    • Ground black pepper

    A stack of Lula Kebabs on a bed of parsley on a black board
    A stack of Lula Kebabs on a bed of parsley on a black board

    Lula Kebab

    KC Cornwell
    After trying delicious traditional Armenian foods, like this Lula Kebab recipe, you'll wonder why you haven't been eating them your whole life!
    4.81 from 42 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Armenian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 392 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1.5 lb 80/20 ground beef
    • 1 lb ground lamb
    • 1 large  yellow onion  diced
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley  chopped
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon  paprika  smoked is best
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon  sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add the ground beef and lamb to a large mixing bowl. (Make sure the bowl is large enough to mix the meat plus all the filling ingredients too.)
      mixing Lula Kebab
    • Add all the Lulu Kebab ingredients and mix to combine.
    • Cook on skewers, use as dolma filling, or make patties or meatballs.
    • Suggested Cook Times:
      1.5-2oz meatballs: bake at 400F (205C) for 20 minutes
      8-10 inch metal skewers: grill at high heat for 6-8 minutes
      Meat Dolma: follow recipe directions

    Notes

    Lula Kebab can be frozen in a tightly wrapped freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 654IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Armenian, gluten-free, lamb recipe, lula kebab

    Photos by James Collier

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Lula Kebab:

    Can you find Lula Kebab at the store?

    Sadly, you probably won't be able to find it if there isn't an Armenian-style Hye Deli or a Mediterranean meat counter nearby. But It's okay because you can still create it rather quickly.

    Can you make Lula Kebab with only beef?

    You could use only beef. However, I don't think you should, the flavor of beef and lamb combined is truly delicious.

    What is traditional Lula Kebab made from?

    Lamb, beef and onions are used to make traditional Lula Kebab. There should be a lot of onion, and the meat should have plenty of fat to keep the kebab juicy. 

    The Best Armenian Foods To Try Now: Lula Kebab

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    1. Disgruntled says

      June 07, 2023 at 12:14 am

      1 star
      Who writes a recipe like this????? "Cook on skewers". No method. No temp to cook at. No cooking time. The ingredients sound good but how on earth is a person to know what to do once they're all mixed together?

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      • K.C. Cornwell says

        June 09, 2023 at 10:53 pm

        Hi there - we added some suggested cook times based on your comment. This is really meant to be a recipe for making the Lula Kebab, since it can be used for so many things!

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    2. Rosie Yacoupian says

      July 28, 2024 at 9:56 am

      I would like to have the recipie for stuffed sweet peppers with Lula kebab

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      • K.C. Cornwell says

        September 07, 2024 at 7:39 pm

        Rosie - if you'd like to do stuffed pepper dolma-style with rice blended in, here's the recipe for that: https://gfreefoodie.com/meat-dolma-armenian-stuffed-grape-leaves/ - if you just want to stuff mini peeprs with dolma, hollow them out thoroughly, stuff with the Lula Kebab, and bake on a greased sheet pan at 400F for 16-20 minutes (depending on the size of the peppers). I sometimes also stuff them, place in a baking dish and cover with tomato sauce, and bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

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