Ingredients
- 4 garlic (cloves finely minced)
- 1 italian style pepper seeded (hot)
- 1 green bell pepper seeded
- 1 tomato seeded
- 1 seedless cucumber (peeled)
- 1 1/2 pound beef (ground)
- 1/2 cup onion (grated)
- 2 tablespoons wine vinegar (red)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coriander (finely chopped fresh)
- 3 tablespoons mint (finely chopped fresh)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram salt (dried)
- 2 teaspoons marjoram (finely chopped fresh)
- 3 teaspoons mint (finely chopped fresh)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, marjoram, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Cover and let sit for one hour. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for one hour.
In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine. Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
Preheat grill or broiler.
Dip hands into a bowl of water. Shape and pack about a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on a soaked wooden skewer. Repeat procedure for remaining meat and skewers.
Grill the keftas on both sides until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot with chopped salad.
