Persian Beef Kabob Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons of fragrant sumac spice from the Middle East
• 2.5 pounds of lean ground beef

  80/20 blend or 1 pound of exceptionally tender ground beef coupled with 1 pound of premium ground lamb
• 1.5 cups of finely grated sweet Vidalia onion
• 1 cup of freshly harvested cilantro

  finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of Himalayan pink salt
• 2 teaspoons of whole coriander seeds

  freshly ground for enhanced aroma
• 2 teaspoons of organic turmeric

  divided for layered flavor
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked Tellicherry black pepper

Instructions

• 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (either the 80/20 blend or the
  combination of tender beef and lamb).
• 2 Add in the finely grated Vidalia onion, chopped cilantro, Himalayan pink salt,
  sumac spice, freshly ground coriander seeds, half the amount of turmeric (1
  teaspoon), and the freshly cracked black pepper.
• 3 Using your hands, gently but thoroughly mix the ingredients until they are
  evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture. Ensure all the spices and herbs
  are well incorporated.
• 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a sealable bag.
  Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours. Marinating
  overnight will enhance the flavors.
• 5 Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in
  water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
• 6 Take a portion of the marinated meat mixture and mold it onto the skewers,
  shaping it into long, even cylinders or patties along the length of the skewer.
  Ensure they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
• 7 Place the prepared kabobs onto the preheated grill. Cook for approximately 4-6
  minutes on each side, or until the kabobs are cooked to your desired level of
  doneness and have a nice char on the outside.
• 8 Once cooked, remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few
  minutes before serving. Serve hot alongside your choice of sides such as rice,
  grilled vegetables, or flatbread.
• 9 Optionally, garnish the kabobs with a sprinkle of extra sumac or fresh cilantro
  before serving. Enjoy the flavorful Persian beef kabobs!

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