Urfa Kebab

Name: Urfa Kebab
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp Urfa pepper flakes; 1 small yellow onion, grated; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A rich Turkish grilled skewer of ground lamb and beef seasoned with smoky, earthy Urfa pepper. Yields tender, juicy meat with mild heat and deep flavor.

37 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp Urfa pepper flakes
1 small yellow onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Grate 1 small grated yellow onion and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 lb ground beef, squeezed 1 small grated yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp Urfa pepper flakes, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3

Knead the mixture vigorously for 5 minutes until cohesive and sticky, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4

Divide meat into 4 portions and mold tightly around flat skewers.
5

Preheat grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.
6

Grill skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning regularly, until charred and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Questions

How long does Urfa Kebab keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Urfa Kebab?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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