Lebanese Lamb Kabobs
For these dinner kabobs, a savory ground lamb mixture is shaped into logs, skewered, and grilled, then served with a refreshing cucumber sauce.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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2 eggs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh mint
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
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1-1/2 pounds ground lamb
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Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce (see recipe below) (optional)
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Thinly sliced cucumber (optional)
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Lemon wedges (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with a fork. Stir in onion, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, cilantro, oregano, mint, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and, if desired, crushed red pepper. Add lamb; mix well. Divide mixture into 8 portions. Shape each portion around a metal skewer, forming a log that is 6 inches long and about 1 inch wide.
2.
Place skewers on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until done (160 degree F),* turning once halfway through grilling.
3.
If desired, serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, sliced cucumber, and lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings.
Note
The internal color of a meat log is not a reliable doneness indicator. A lamb log cooked to 160 degree F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a meat log, insert an instant-read thermometer from an end into the center of the log, being careful not to let the tip of the thermometer touch the skewer.
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Mince 1/2 of a small cucumber, peeled and seeded. In a small bowl, stir together minced cucumber and 3/4 cup plain yogurt. If desired, season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
Nutrition information
Calories 397, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Sodium 451 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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