Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt

Ingredients

For the Beef Kebab:

🥩 1 lb Ground Beef (preferably 80% lean)

🧅 1 small Yellow Onion (grated)

🟡 ½ tsp Ground Turmeric

🧂 2 tsp Kosher Salt (split)

🧂 Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

🥜 ¼ cup Walnuts (halves or pieces)

🍇 2 tbsp Raisins or Dried Cranberries

For the Cucumber Yogurt:

🥣 2 cups Greek Yogurt

🥒 2 Mini Cucumbers (grated)

🌿 3 tbsp Fresh Mint (finely chopped)

🧄 1 large Garlic clove (finely grated)

Preparations

For the Beef Kebab:

Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb Ground Beef, the grated Yellow Onion, ½ tsp Ground Turmeric, and 1 tsp of the Kosher Salt (half of the total amount).

Season and Texture: Add freshly ground Black Pepper to taste, then fold in the ¼ cup Walnuts and 2 tbsp Raisins or Dried Cranberries until evenly distributed.

Shape and Cook: Form the mixture into small kebabs or patties and cook over medium-high heat until browned on all sides and cooked through.

For the Cucumber Yogurt:

Prep the Vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the 2 grated Mini Cucumbers with the 1 finely grated Garlic clove and the remaining 1 tsp Kosher Salt.

Incorporate Aromatics: Stir in the 2 cups Greek Yogurt and the 3 tbsp finely chopped Fresh Mint until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.

Garnish and Serve: Taste for seasoning, adding more pepper if desired, and top with extra mint leaves before serving alongside the beef.