Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely grated, drained of excess juice
- 2 teaspoons urfa biber, plus more to finish
- 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
- freshly-ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Lavash bread, pita, or flatbread of choice (optional)
- Pickled Onions (optional)
- 2 vine-ripened medium tomatoes, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, urfa biber, cayenne (if using), sumac, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the tomato paste and olive oil to the meat mixture, kneading until all ingredients are blended. Cover and refrigerate, chilling for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- If you're using wood skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Oil the grill grates using a paper towel dipped in oil and set the grill to medium to heat it up.
- Divide the chilled meat mixture into 6 equal parts. Mold each part around a skewer to form thick kebabs, ensuring the skewer is fully covered.
- Place the kebabs on the grill over direct heat. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until they are well-seared and no longer pink inside.
- Once cooked, transfer the kebabs to a platter, sprinkle with extra urfa biber and parsley, and serve hot with lavash, pickled onions, and sliced tomatoes.
Last Step:
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For extra flavor, allow the meat mixture to marinate overnight before grilling.
Ensure the grill is properly heated to get a good sear on the kebabs.
Serve with sides like rice or grilled vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg