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• porzioni: Oven Beef Kabobs

Ingredienti

Ingredients

KEBABS • 1 kg minced (ground) beef or lamb (15-20% fat for best flavour and juiciness, see note 1 re chicken) • 1 small brown onion, grated using a box grater • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic • 1 tbsp ground cumin • 1 tbsp ground coriander • 1 tosp sweet paprıka • 1 tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional) • 2 tsp sea salt flakes • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper • 3 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (can be substituted with coriander/cilantro) • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) • 2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing (see note 2)

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Istruzioni

Instructions

1. Preheat - Preheat the oven to 240°C (475°F) (220°C/425°F fan-forced).

2. Make the kofta mixture - In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, grated onion (using a box grater), garlic, cumin, ground coriander, paprika, chilli flakes (if using), salt, pepper, parsley and bicarbonate of soda. Use your hands to mix until the mixture is sticky and cohesive - about 2 minutes of firm kneading.

3. Shape onto tray - Line a large baking tray (or two smaller trays) with baking (parchment) paper. Press the mince mixture on the tray into a large rectangle about 1 cm (½ inch) thick - roughly 30 × 40 cm (12 x 16 inches). Keep the edges relatively tidy but don't stress about perfection.

4. Score and notch - Use a bench scraper or metal spatula to slice the mixture vertically into long strips about 2-3 cm (¾-1¼ inches) wide, cutting all the way through to the paper. Then press shallow horizontal slits across each strip — not too deep, just enough to give that traditional kebab look and help with even browning.

5. Bake (see note 4 for barbecuing/air frying) - Brush the top of the kebabs with olive oil. Bake on the top rack in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, with crisp edges. Keep an eye on it from the 15-minute mark - depending on your oven and tray thickness, it may cook slightly faster. Optional: Grill (broil) in the oven for the final 1-2 minutes if you want deeper browning.