Grilled Berbere Kifto

Ingredients

Berbere Paste

• 3 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 0 nutmeg, allspice, turmeric, and cloves
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons purple onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine
• 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil, peanut preferred

Kifto

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons purple onions, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. 1

   To make the paste, combine all the ingredients, except the oil, in a blender or food processor and with the motor running, slowly add just enough of the oil to form a paste.

2. 2

   Combine all the ingredients for the kifto in a bowl and mix well. Add the berbere paste & mix into meat mixture. Form into small balls, slightly elongated, and place on skewers.

3. 3

   Grill over a medium hot fire for about 8 minutes until cooked through. Cut open a sample to check for doneness.