Moroccan-Style Venison Kefta
An excellent alternative use for ground game meat!
Description
An excellent alternative use for ground game meat!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground venison
- ½ yellow onion, fine diced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoons pepper
- ⅛ teaspoons cayenne
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ fresh parsley, stems and all, chopped
- ¼ cilantro, stems and all, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint, leaves only, chopped
- 1 Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Yogurt Sauce
Instructions
Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon and salt. Set aside.
Combine the meat, spices, garlic, and herbs in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour to combine flavors
While that combines, preheat grill, or grill pan, or oven
Separate the meat mixture into 4 - 6 parts (depending on how big you want the skewers)
Press each portion around a skewer in a sausage-shape, trying to keep them uniform to ensure uniform cooking
Cook the skewers 4-5 minutes on each side being careful not to overcook
Lightly warm pita or naan over grill, grill pan, or in the oven
Spread yogurt mixture on the bread, then use the bread to remove a kefta from its skewer
Enjoy!