Kofta Kebab

 

### Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef or lamb (or a combination)

- 1 small onion, grated

- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated

- 1 tablespoon chopped mint

- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/2 teaspoon sumac

- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or cayenne to taste)

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon pepper

### Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients into the ground meat thoroughly.

2. Divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions and shape each portion around a skewer to form long, thin cylinders.

3. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 2-4 minutes per side.

**Notes:**

- You can use all beef, all lamb, or a mix of both.

- Feel free to experiment with your favorite spices. Some options include fennel, paprika, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice.

- Cooking methods: grill over an open flame, on a grill, in a pan, or under the broiler.

**Tips:**

- Serve with a simple cucumber and tomato salad, and/or hummus, garlic yogurt tahini sauce, or tzatziki.