Step 1

Pre-soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes if using.

Step 2

Preheat grill, or preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using clean hands until well combined (don't overmix).

Step 4

Gently form meat into oblong patties, either on the pre-soaked wooden skewers or on their own.

Step 5

Grill for about 20 minutes, carefully turning the kebab with tongs half way.  Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F using a meat thermometer.**

Step 6

OR Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F using a meat thermometer.***  Then broil for a minute or two to brown the meat.

Step 7

Let kebabs rest (tented with foil, if you want) for a few minutes before eating so that juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Step 8

Serve with bbq side dishes, rice, garden salad, soft pita bread, veggies and hummus or tzatziki.

Step 9

Enjoy! :)