Smashed Beef Kabob with Cucumber Yogurt

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the yogurt, cucumbers, chopped mint, and garlic in a medium bowl, mix well, and chill until ready to serve.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the beef, onion, turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt, and plenty of black pepper.
  3. 3Heat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, then drop the beef into the pan in large, irregular chunks.
  4. 4Toss the meat with a wooden spoon to break up any extra-large pieces, then stir in the walnuts and raisins, cooking until the meat is done and the walnuts are toasted.
  5. 5Season the chilled yogurt with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, spread it across the bottom of a serving platter, layer the crispy meat on top, and finish with a drizzle of optional pomegranate molasses and fresh mint leaves.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 whole mini cucumber
  • 3 tbsp mint, chopped
  • 1 whole garlic clove
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 cup walnut halves
  • 2 tbsp cranberries
  • pomegranate molasses (optional)
  • warmed pita or white rice (optional)

Equipment

medium bowlcast-iron skilletwooden spoonserving platter