Photo by: Yunhee Kim | Recipe by Christina Stanley-Salerno Grilled Beef Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce- 4 Servings | Prep 20 min | Cook 20 min Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt 1/2 cup grated English cucumber, wrung out in a kitchen towel 1 teaspoon dried dill 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish 1-1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Warm pita bread, for serving Directions: 1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill and half the garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate. 2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, remaining garlic, chopped parsley and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide the beef mixture into 4 sections. Roll each section into a 6-inch log. Thread each log lengthwise onto two parallel skewers. Wrap your index finger and thumb around the log and lightly squeeze from top to bottom to make 4 indented rings. Rub the beef kebabs with olive oil and grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Top each kebab with the yogurt sauce and parsley leaves and serve on a pita. Get how-to video and tips for this recipe » It's fun to swap pitas in for sandwich bread, pizza crust, potato chips, tortillas, rice wrappers, croutons, whatever! MORE LIKE THIS: Fast recipe ideas for lunch & dinner » Taste Test: The best sandwich bread » 103 healthy, easy snack ideas »
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