Aegean Beef Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce

Aegean Beef Kebabs 

1 pound ground beef (80-85 %)

1 onion, grated

Sea salt

Black pepper

2 tablespoon red pepper paste or tomato paste

Ground Paprika

1 teaspoon dried mint, optional

1-2 tablespoons  extra virgin olive oil

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, kneading well with hands.

Divide the meat into 10 balls and shape like a burger. Place on skewer and stretch and pull the patty to the length of skewer.  Repeat the process.

Slightly oil a frying pan or stove top grill.  Cook turning only once until the meat begins to lightly char.

Yogurt sauce

In a bowl, mix: 1 cup strained yogurt, 2 garlic cloves mashed to a paste, pinch paprika, ½ teaspoon dry mint, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. 

Aegean Kebabs with 2 skewers

I use 2 skewers for each kebab, it holds the meat in place without any worries.  These Kebabs can be made the day before.  You can also freeze them easily for future use.