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Beef Keema Kabab

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1/2 large white onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 egg
  • 5-10 green chilis
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 lime about 1 tbsp juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Soak your bread in some water. Then take the bread out of the water, squeezing out as much liquid as you can. Set it aside.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Mash everything together for a few minutes until well mixed. Wash your hands, the wetness will help the kababs from sticking to your hand when you are balling them.
  • Divide the mixture into 12-15 portions or portion with a 1/4 cup scoop. Then ball them up in your hand. Flatten with your palms to make disks about 1/2 an inch in  height and 3 inches wide, then use your thumb to make a slight dent in the middle. This will stop the kabab from being too thick in the center when it cooks.
  • Optional step - if you want your kebabs firm and not super soft, microwave them on a plate for a minute until the edges firm up.
  • Heat up some oil on a heavy pan, medium heat. Transfer the kababs to the pan with a spatula or your hands so they don’t break. Cook in batches, do not crowd the pan.
  • Cook each side for about 3 minutes, until the kabab is just firm to the touch. Should be well cooked but not dry. Lower the heat if the kababs are getting too charred.
  • Plate your kababs, and sprinkle with more cilantro and chilis if you want. Enjoy!
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