Kabab (Kebabs or Middle Eastern Skewers)

Kababs are popular in the Middle East. These are often prepared during barbecues and eaten with pita bread and salads. Yield is approximate.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 15 kebabs

Ingredients

• 1  kg ground beef
• 1  tablespoon parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
•  skewer, presoaked, as needed

Directions

1. mix all ingredients in a food processor, pulse for a few seconds just enough to mix them. If you don't have a food processor, mix them well with your hands in a bowl.
2. shape like jumbo hotdogs, not footlong just 3 inches long :P
3. skewer them and grill each side until cooked; you can put 2 kebabs for each skewer then serve warm.