Big John's Mid-Eastern Beef Skewers ( Kabab, Kebab )

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, Room temperature
• 1 egg, Beaten
• 3 garlic cloves, Finely Chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, Finely Chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, Finely Chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat grill and turn to medium flame.

2. 2

   Use a paper towel to apply some olive oil to metal skewers(or use pre-soaked wooden/bamboo skewers).

3. 3

   Combine all ingredients in a large metal bowl and mix very well with your hands until the mixture is almost a "meat paste". A food processor will work well.

4. 4

   Form mixture into balls of the size you desire and put on the skewers.

5. 5

   Grill over medium flame turning until crispy on the outside.

6. 6

   Serve hot in a pita.