Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Wooden skewers - 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Mint - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Parsley - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground lamb - 1/2 pound
• Ground beef - 1/2 pound

Let's Get Started

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, garlic, onion, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a long, thin sausage shape. Thread each portion onto a wooden skewer.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the kofta kebabs for about 7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
5. Serve the kofta kebabs with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, if desired.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Calories: 500
• Fat: 30g
• Carbs: 10g
• Protein: 40g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 3g