Middle Eastern Kebabs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

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)

Recipe

• 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.