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INGREDIENTS |
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 egg whites or 1 whole egg
- 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsps. water
- 2 tsps. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 flatbreads (such as naan, lavash or pita bread)
Toppings (optional):
- Chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, chopped red onion, chopped fresh parsley, Tzatziki sauce
PREPARATION |
- Heat oven to 200°C.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg whites, parsley, water, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
- Shape into 12, 2-inch meatballs.
- Thread meatballs onto 4. 10-inch skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 200°C oven 24 to 27 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from skewers. Serve in flatbreads. Garnish with toppings, as desired.
SAFE HANDLING TIPS |
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook beef until temperature reaches 65°C for medium rare steaks and roasts 70°C for ground beef.
- Refrigerate food promptly.