Lamb Kofta Kebabs

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  • YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 15 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 15 MINS

These middle eastern meat pies are savory, loaded with flavor and delicious the next day served with eggs. Serve with grilled vegetables or rice and tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb, ground beef or a combination of the two
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2-1 inch piece ginger, peeled
  • 2 shallots, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients, except the ground lamb, to a food processor and pulse until the garlic and ginger are finely minced, about 20-30 seconds.
  2. Evenly add the spice mixture to the ground lamb and mix into the meat.
  3. Take a large spoonful of the mixture and form into a meatball. Thread onto the skewer and roll the meat to flatten it into a cylinder. Do this with the remaining mixture. Aim for 8 kebabs.
  4. Heat grill to high heat. Place kebabs on grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Turn and cook another 5-7 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Remove from the grill and let sit for 5-10 minutes.

Serve with grilled veggies and/or rice and a side of Tzatziki sauce.