“Meat Kebabs with Cucumber-Mint”
Yep, yep, yep back on the patio standing by the grill preparing some delicious “Meat Kebabs with Cucumber-Mint”. It’s truly a perfect summer delight. The combination of flavors speak summer perfect, and it’s a great meal for family and guests alike.
Ingredients: (serves 4-6)
1 lb. lean, organic ground meat
2 tsp. organic paprika
1/4 tsp. organic cayenne pepper
2 tsp. organic ground cumin
2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. organic, extra-virgin olive oil
1 English, organic cucumber, thinly sliced (approx. 2 ½ cups)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup organic, chopped fresh mint, divided
2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. organic red wine vinegar
1/3 cup organic, plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt
Preheat grill to medium-high (approx. 450 degrees)
Combine ground meat, paprika, cayenne & cumin in a large bowl; roll into medium-sized balls; skewer meat balls and onion chunks like picture; sprinkle skewers with salt & pepper to taste and brush with 2 tsp. oil
Place skewers on grill, uncovered, for approx. 5 minutes then turn to second side for 5 minutes
Combine cucumber, remaining onion now thinly sliced, 1/3 cup chopped mint, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, 2 Tbsp. oil & 1/4 tsp. organic, ground black pepper in a bowl then stir to combine
Mix together yogurt, remaining mint, 1 tsp. vinegar, dash Himalayan salt in small bowl
Divide cucumber mixture among plates, top each with a skewer & serve with yogurt sauce for dipping