So Amazing Armenian Lula Kebabs

3 pounds ground lamb or sirloin

1 large yellow onion, very finely chopped (about 2 cups)

1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1 large egg

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment. Using your hands, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl just until combined (overmixing may toughen the meat).

Step 2

Gently squeeze meat around 10-in. metal skewers to form log-shaped kebabs, each about 8 in. long. Put kebabs on baking sheet. Cover sheet with plastic wrap and, if you have time, chill 30 minutes to let flavors meld and firm up meat.

Step 3

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds) and grill kebabs, turning twice, until grill marks appear and meat feels firm, 8 minutes total. Sprinkle with parsley.

Step 4

Make ahead: Make kebabs through step 2 and chill up to 1 day ahead.

Step 5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 326Calories from Fat 58

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g33%

Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 383mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 27g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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So Amazing Armenian Lula Kebabs