26/07/2021
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sumac, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons ice water
For Serving:
Pita bread (or naan bread)
Romaine lettuce leaves
Chopped red onion
Fresh parsley
Grape tomatoes, sliced in half
Chopped cucumber
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced onion and garlic, 1 teaspoon each of the ground cumin and sumac, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, and ice water.
Knead the mixture by hand until it turns tacky and starts sticking to the side of the bowl. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
Wet your hands and place a quarter of the beef mixture onto each skewer. One easy method is to use a 1-ounce scoop to form balls, thread a few onto each skewer, and then mash them together to form the kebab shape.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cumin and sumac.
Grill the kebabs for approximately 12 minutes, until well charred on both sides. Sprinkle the spice mix over the kebabs while they are cooking.
If desired, serve the kebabs nestled in lettuce leaves with sliced red onion, parsley, tomatoes, and chopped cucumbers along with warm pita or naan bread. Enjoy.
