Middle Eastern Kebabs

Name: Middle Eastern Kebabs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 skewers
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground beef; 1 egg; 0.5 cup finely minced onion; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried mint; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp garam masala; 0.5 lemon; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

Beef, lemon and mint come together in these Turkish kebabs, fragrant with cumin and cinnamon and grilled. Serve with lebne.

30 min · Serves 12 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let rest in the refrigerator for about a half an hour.
2
Form into sausage like shapes and thread onto skewers. Heat oil on griddle over medium heat and fry the kebabs, turning until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes depending on thickness.
15 min
3
Alternatively, you can grill the skewers (be sure to soak the skewers first if they are made of bamboo).
4
Serve with lebne (cucumber, yogurt and mint sauce), or sliced cucumbers and tomatoes.