• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion (small, finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 c parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/2 c cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 t cumin
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1 t ground allspice
• 1 t cayenne pepper
• 1/2 t ginger paste
• 1/2 t ground black pepper
• 1 t salt

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. In a blender, finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Add the herb mixture from the blender and the ground beef to the bowl of spices. Knead with your hands until thoroughly combined.

Make small logs out of the meat mixture and place them on skewers. Cook kebabs until well-done (preferably on a grill). Great served with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

For a faster cook, double the batch and spread onto a jelly roll pan. Bake in the oven at 350F for 20-30 minutes. Drain any grease and cut into rectangles about 3″x1.5″.