Palestinian Kufta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
• 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 3 minced garlic cloves

Recipe

• 1 make sure your minced items (onion, parsley, garlic, jalepeno) are very fine.
• 2 mix all items together like a meatloaf, until incorporated fully.
• 3 press meat onto wooden skewers, about the thickness of bratwurst. if the meat sticks to your hands, it may help to slightly wet them.
• 4 these are best grilled outside, make sure not to over cook.
• 5 you can also add extra jalepeno if you like, or a touch of red pepper.
• 6 serve with toasted pita bread, and /or tabbouleh.