GRILLED BEEF KEBABS WITH SCALLIONS, CILANTRO, AND MINT

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Grilled Beef Kebabs with Scallions, Cilantro, and Mint image

Add a healthy helping of aromatics and herbs to your ground beef for some wonderfully seasoned kebabs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1 piece ginger (2 1/2 inches), minced (about 3 tablespoons)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 pounds ground chuck
2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 large lemons, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Toast peppercorns and coriander in a small skillet over medium heat, swirling pan, until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder, and process until finely ground.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, ginger, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in ground spices, and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in turmeric. Transfer scallion mixture to a large bowl, and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Add beef, cilantro, and mint to scallion mixture, and gently mix. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Divide meat mixture into 16 pieces, then form each piece into a log, 1 1/2 inches thick. Slide a skewer lengthwise through center of each log. Place a lemon wedge on end of each skewer. Place skewers on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Season kebabs with salt and pepper. Arrange on grill, and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Carefully turn skewers a third of the way, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn skewers a third of the way again, and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer skewers to a plate, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.

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