Grilled Ground Meat Kabobs Recipe

Name: Grilled Ground Meat Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground lamb or turkey; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, plus more for serving; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 lemon; 1 Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 large shallot, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Cooking spray; Grilled naan bread, for serving; Melted butter, for brushing; Chutney, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground lamb or turkey
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, plus more for serving
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 lemon
1 Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Cooking spray
Grilled naan bread, for serving
Melted butter, for brushing
Chutney, for serving

1
Combine the ground lamb, yogurt, herbs, cinnamon, garlic, egg, the finely grated zest of the lemon, chile pepper, shallot, some salt and lots of pepper in a large bowl.
2
Form one-quarter of the meat mixture around each of 4 metal skewers (if you don't have skewers, you can form it into patties).
3
Brush with vegetable oil.
4
Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot, then spray with cooking spray.
5
Add the kabobs and cook, gently turning occasionally, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Brush the naan with melted butter.
7
Cut the lemon into wedges.
8
Serve the kabobs with the naan, lemon wedges, chutney and yogurt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground lamb or turkey, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, plus more for serving, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Ground Meat Kabobs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Ground Meat Kabobs

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