However you spell or pronounce them, kebabs take pride of place in Persian cuisine. They are small pieces of seasoned whole or ground beef, lamb, or chicken that are generally skewered and grilled.
Ingredients
For The Meat Skewers
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1 medium yellow onion
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1 pound 85% lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For The Basting Liquid
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon reserved onion juice
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Description
- Gather the meat skewer ingredients.
- Place the onion in a food processor and process, scraping down the bowl occasionally, until completely pureed and juicy.
- Remove from the food processor to a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, and press until almost all the juices have been removed. Reserve the onion juice.
- Place the onion puree in a medium bowl. Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper.
- Knead the mixture by hand for up to 10 minutes to create a smooth paste-like consistency. This is a very important step to make sure the meat proteins have been properly bound and to ensure the meat paste will stay on the skewers.
