Beef Kebabs

Method

Jehangir Mehta serves these kebabs with chipotle mayo, but they’re also great with tzatziki, a refreshing Greek yogurt sauce.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chile powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt as needed

In a large mixing bowl mix the beef with the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, chile powder, black pepper, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

Soak 8 bamboo sticks in water for 1 hour. Heat a grill to high. Shape the meat into 5-inch-long cylinders around the bamboo sticks. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the kebabs and grill until done, about 3 minutes each side.

Serve with a sauce on the side for dipping.

Yield

8 servings as an appetizer