Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground sirloin (or lamb or mixture of both)
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • warm water
  • pita bread, onion slices, tomato slices (optional, to serve)

Instruction

  • Drizzle olive oil on a large baking sheet and set aside.
  • Place the parsley and onion in a high-speed food processor and pulse until finely minced.
  • Add beef and spices to the food processor and pulse until the meat mixture is smooth. Tip: if it has a hard time coming together, add a couple of tablespoons of ice water (it's ok to even add in an ice cube!) Remove mixture from the food processor and shape into 8 long kebabs. Place on the oil-lined baking sheet until you're ready to grill or broil.
  • Pre-heat grill or broiler to high heat. Grill for 7-8 minutes, turning every couple minutes, for medium level beef. If you prefer medium rare, remove sooner. If you prefer well done, leave on a little longer.
  • While beef is cooking, whisk together tahini sauce in a small bowl. Add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Serve with warm kafta kebabs.