1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/4 cup onion, chopped fine

1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine

1/4 cup bread crumbs

3/4 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Dash or two of cayenne pepper (optional)

Garnish (optional):  1/4 cup minced onion with 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

 

1.  Combine ingredients well and divide into 6 equal oblong portions about 4 inches long.  Place kebabs on a foil lined broiling pan.

2.  Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, turn kebabs then bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.

3.  If desired, top with garnish of chopped parsley and onion.

Makes 6 servings

 

Goes nicely in pita bread or lavash topped with  yogurt cucumber sauce.   Or served with rice pilaf and a salad.