Kabab Kubideh - Persian Grilled Ground Meat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
1 medium onion, grated
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup white flour
1 egg, slightly beaten (optional)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)

Preparation

Drain the juice from the grated onion very well.
Mix all ingredients well; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Divide the meat into 10-12 portions.
Press each portion around long metal skewers and shape evenly (you're looking for a sausage shape).
Place the skewers a few inches away from the grill coals.
Turn frequently to brown and then cook each side for a few minutes.