Lebanese Lamb Kofta Pita Feast with Tahini Drizzle

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, or ground beef if preferred
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 pieces warm pita breads
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 2 medium tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water, for tahini sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, parsley, mint, minced onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined (don't overmix).

2. 2

   Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Wet hands slightly and mold each portion around metal or wooden skewers, creating elongated oval shapes about 4 inches long.