Armenian Beef Kebabs

Armenian Beef Kebabs - from Woman's Day via Beth

* Active Time: 25 minutes
* Total Time: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Tabbouleh
o 1 cup water
o 3⁄4 cup whole-wheat couscous
o 1 medium tomato, chopped
o 1⁄2 large seedless cucumber, chopped
o 4 scallions, chopped
o 1⁄4 cup chopped mint
o 3 Tbsp lemon juice
o 1 Tbsp olive oil
o 1⁄4 tsp salt

Kebabs
o 1 lb lean ground beef
o 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
o 1⁄4 cup chopped mint
o 1 tsp minced garlic
o 1 tsp each ground cumin and paprika
o 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper
o 8 skewers, 6 to 8 in. long
o Serve with: thinly sliced red onions



PREPARATION

1. Tabbouleh: Heat broiler. Heat water in small saucepan and prepare couscous as box directs; let cool. Toss with remaining tabbouleh ingredients in large bowl.

2. Kebabs: Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions (about 1⁄4 cup each). With hands, form each into a long sausage-like shape, about 1 in. thick, around each skewer.

3. Place skewers on broiler pan; broil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Serve with tabbouleh and red onions.