Cumin Coriander Beef Patties (kebabs)

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger (or ginger ground to a paste) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust for your heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/4-1/2 cup packed chopped coriander leaves (or 1/4 cup minced mint leaves)
• vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix the meat, ginger (optional), onion, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, yogurt and vinegar. mix well with your hands, mashing and kneading to blend the flavors and get a smooth texture.
• 2 mix in the coriander leaves or mint leaves.
• 3 with wet hands shape and firmly press the meat into eight ovals or rounds 3/4-inch thick.
• 4 you can then grill the patties on a lightly oiled rack under medium heat, turning after 5 minute and continuing to cook until done. you can also broil them 5 to 7 inches from heating element turning them occasionally and cooking for about 8 minute or pan fry them 3 to 4 minutes on each side.