Moroccan Lamb Kefta Skewers with Yogurt-Mint Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb ground lamb
• ¼ cup grated onion, squeezed dry
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, grated

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oven broiler to high with a rack 6 inches from the heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix the lamb with the onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and salt. Knead gently until well combined.

3. 3

   Divide into 8 portions and shape each around a skewer into a long, thin sausage.

4. 4

   Broil on a foil-lined pan, turning once, until browned and cooked through to 160°F.

   Start 12 min timer
5. 5

   Stir the yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and garlic together and serve alongside.

Tips

• Squeeze the grated onion in a towel to avoid soggy skewers.
• Ground beef works if you cannot find lamb.
• Cook in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill for a smokier flavor.