GROUND BEEF KEBAB RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Put the onion and garlic in a food processor and whizz to a very fine pulp. Transfer to a sieve lined with a clean J-cloth and set over a large bowl. Bring the cloth around the pulp and squeeze to extract as much juice as you can (it’s best to wear rubber gloves for this, to protect your hands from the smell). Discard the pulp (or save for a tomato sauce base), then mix the juices with the turmeric, tomato purée, yogurt (or milk), paprika and salt. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 (see Make Ahead).
• If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water to stop them burning. Heat the grill to as high as it will go (or see tips). Thread the chicken onto 4-8 metal or wooden skewers, depending on how long they are. Line a baking tray with foil and drizzle with a little oil, then lay the chicken skewers on top. Grill for 10 minutes or until the chicken is blackened and completely cooked through (no need to turn it). Scatter with oregano and sumac, then serve immediately with your choice of accompaniments.

Steps:

• 1. Place 12 wooden skewers into a large roasting tray of cold water to soak – this will stop them from burning.
  2. Peel the garlic and ginger, then finely grate and place into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the yoghurt, passata, 1 tablespoon of oil and the spices, then mix well.
  4. Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks and add to the bowl, then season with a tiny pinch of sea salt.
  5. Toss everything together to coat, then cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge to marinate for around 2 hours.
  6. Meanwhile, halve and deseed the pepper, then roughly chop into chunks, roughly the same size as the chicken.
  7. Remove the skewers from the tray, discard the water and wipe the tray dry.
  8. Divide and thread the ingredients between your skewers – don’t push them too close together otherwise they won’t cook properly, then place onto the tray.
  9. Put the griddle pan on a high heat to warm up (or you could cook them under the grill or on the barbecue).
  10. Drizzle the skewers with a little oil, then place onto griddle and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through, turning every 2 minutes to get nice and golden on all sides – you may need to work in batches.
  11. Once cooked, transfer the kebabs to a platter and serve with a fresh zingy salad and some rice or flatbreads.