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Lulu Kabobs

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Meatballs

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Street Food
A&M's Testing Notes: The Lulu Kabobs are perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you want a little bit of an exotic flavor. They were easy to make and tasty. I broiled them, but would recommend the grill as...
The Lulu Kabobs are perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you want a little bit of an exotic flavor. They were easy to make and tasty. I broiled them, but would recommend the grill as the house did get a bit smoky. The veggies and yogurt made a great pita sandwich with these meatballs. - TheGingerCook

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Midge's Notes: This is adapted from great family friends who are Armenian. Surely there's a more authentic recipe (and name!) out there, but here's the version that became a staple in my house growing up...
This is adapted from great family friends who are Armenian. Surely there's a more authentic recipe (and name!) out there, but here's the version that became a staple in my house growing up and now, in my own kitchen. I don't know if these are street food in Armenia, but they should be!

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Serves 2-3

kabobs:

1 pound ground lamb Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons tomato paste Ask a question about this ingredient

2-3 garlic cloves, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon allspice, freshly ground Ask a question about this ingredient

accompaniments:

pita bread Ask a question about this ingredient

Greek yogurt (full fat) Ask a question about this ingredient

chopped cucumbers Ask a question about this ingredient

chopped red onion Ask a question about this ingredient

chopped tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

fresh dill or parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

any pickled veggies Ask a question about this ingredient

Blend together all ingredients except for lamb.
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Gently fold in lamb to the mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste.
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Shape into oblong balls, sort of egg-shaped but bigger (so it fits nicely in the pita bread).
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Broil or grill for about 7-8 minutes per side.
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Serve in pita bread with yogurt, assorted veggies, pickles, and herbs.
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14 Comments on Lulu Kabobs

Helen's All Night Diner added 11 months ago

This looks wonderful, will have to try it soon!

Midge added 11 months ago

Thanks Helen!

fiveandspice added 11 months ago

These look delicious! I've been on such a Mediterranean kick lately (probably the weather). I think I'm going to have to try some version of these tonight - maybe on the grill! Also, lulu kabob is really fun to say.

Midge added 11 months ago

Thanks fiveandspice! I've no idea how they got that name but it is cute.

boulangere added 11 months ago

Ooooooh!

sdebrango added 11 months ago

Sounds delicious

Midge added 11 months ago

Thanks sdebrango!

There'sAlwaysPie added about 1 year ago

The Lulu Kabobs are perfect for a quick weekenight meal when you want a little bit of an exotic flavor. They were easy to make and tasty. I broiled them, but would reccomend the grill as the house did get a bit smoky with the high heat and the grease from the lamb. I think you could also play up the flavor a little more and add some more spice to the lamb. The veggies and yogurt made a great pitat sandwich with these meatballs.

Midge added about 1 year ago

Thanks so much TheGingerCook! I'm really glad you liked them.

Sagegreen added about 1 year ago

I love how this sounds. Hope you will add a photo. It was great to meet you as well. As soon as we get real emails from Elena I can send you and savorykitchen our photos. Loved hearing about your work, too.

Midge added about 1 year ago

Thanks for the nice comments!