Moroccan Kefta Kebab

When barbecuing, this is a great alternative to hamburgers!   My grandson likes these because of the novelty of eating meat off a stick.  These are delicious with a cucumber salad and Moroccan potato cakes.  (I will include this recipe the next time I make them).

This recipe  was adapted from a site called About.com

When I don't have fresh herbs I substitute dried parsley, coriander and mint leaves using smaller amounts according to taste.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped very fine

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/4 chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves

1 teaspoon cinnamon

PREPARATION

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let stand at least an hour.

Take a handful of the meat and shape into a sausage shape around a skewer.

Place the skewers onto a hot grill.  Do not turn until well browned or the meat will stick to the grill.