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So Amazing Armenian Lula Kebabs

Armenian Lamb Lula Kebabs




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
 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
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
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
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
4

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

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 383mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.