Kofte Kebab Burgers

Kofte Kebab Burgers

To the Arab world, kofte means “ground meat”—usually lamb—that is molded into flat cigar shapes and grilled on skewers.

The garlicky Cucumber Mint Sauce doubles as a delicious salad dressing.

Ingredients

MAKES 8 KEBABS, OR 4 SERVINGS

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1large onion, minced
  • ¾ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Knead thoroughly for several minutes, squeezing the mixture through your fingers.
  • You want a smooth texture.
  • Mold the mixture into 8 flat sausage shapes, each about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide.
  • Lightly oil the grill or a skillet over high heat and cook the kebabs until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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