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pistachio kebabs

Kebabs with Pistachios

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion peeled and grated
  • 1/4 cup pistachios peeked and halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • canola oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients with your hands for about two minutes until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Take enough meat to fit inside the palm of your hand (about a ¼ cup) and make either circular or elongated kebabs. Once all the meat is shaped, keep in the fridge until frying or grilling.
  • Heat a large sauté pan or an outdoor grill. Lightly oil (either the pan or grill) and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until the kebabs are ready.
  • Tips for the perfect kebab:
  • The best type of ground meat to use for kebabs is short rib, chuck, or flank. The meat should 80-85% lean (15-20% fat), otherwise it will become dry. Hand mixing the meat before making the kebabs will help the kebabs stick together and remain whole during cooking. Before cooking the entire batch, do a test run on one kebab to check to see if the meat needs additional seasoning. If the kebabs are sticking to the pan or grill- give them another minute of cooking and they then they can be easily removed.