Kabab Kubideh - Persian Grilled Ground Meat

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg, slightly beaten (optional)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)

Recipe

• 1 drain the juice from the grated onion very well.
• 2 mix all ingredients well; cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 3 divide the meat into 10-12 portions.
• 4 press each portion around long metal skewers and shape evenly (you're looking for a sausage shape).
• 5 place the skewers a few inches away from the grill coals.
• 6 turn frequently to brown and then cook each side for a few minutes.