Middle Eastern Kofta Kebab Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 ½ pounds ground sirloin
• ½ pound ground lamb
• 1 peeled small diced yellow onion
• 5 finely minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup finely minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely minced mint
• 1 tablespoon sumac
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all of the ingredients into a large bowl and thoroughly mix everything together until completely combined.
2. Place in the refrigerator covered for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
3. Remove the meat mixture and take out a large chunk and form it into a tight cylinder.
4. Skewer the meat cylinder and then press and pull it to fit a majority of the skewer. Repeat until all of the meat has been used.
5. Preheat your grill to 450° to 550° F or a griddle to medium-high heat.
6. Place the kofta kebabs right onto your grill or griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes or until very browned and cooked throughout.
7. Remove and serve.