Middle Eastern Kebabs

Name: Middle Eastern Kebabs
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 egg; 1/2 cup finely minced onion; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 lemon, juice of; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup finely minced onion
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Directions

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.
3

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.
4

Alternatively, you can grill the skewers (be sure to soak the skewers first if they are made of bamboo).
5

Serve with lebne (cucumber, yogurt and mint sauce), or sliced cucumbers and tomatoes.