Dairy-Free and Nut-Free Kafta Meshwi (Grilled Ground Meat Skewers)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Ground lamb or beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 lbs of ground lamb or beef with the 1 medium onion (grated), 0.5 cup of fresh parsley (chopped), 0.25 cup of fresh mint (chopped), 2 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon of allspice, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
2. 2Shape the meat mixture into small, oblong-shaped patties, about the size of your thumb.
3. 3Thread the shaped patties onto skewers, leaving a small space between each one.
4. 4Preheat your grill to medium heat, which is approximately 350-400°F (175-200°C).
5. 5Brush the skewers evenly with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
6. 6Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, turning once, until the meat is cooked through and has a nice browned exterior. For ground meat, the internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
7. 7Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving hot.

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