Ingredients
- 4 garlic (cloves finely minced)
- 1 italian style pepper seeded (hot)
- 1 green bell pepper seeded
- 1 tomato seeded
- 1 seedless cucumber (peeled)
- 700 gr beef (ground)
- 60 gr onion (grated)
- 30 ml wine vinegar (red)
- 30 ml olive oil
- 12 gr coriander (finely chopped fresh)
- 3 gr mint (finely chopped fresh)
- 3 gr parsley (finely chopped fresh)
- 1 gr paprika
- 1 gr cumin (ground)
- 1 gr marjoram salt (dried)
- 1 gr marjoram (finely chopped fresh)
- 1 gr mint (finely chopped fresh)
- 1 gr 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 dozen 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 one third 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.
