Smashed Beef Kebab with Cucumber Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 4 pita breads
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Chill.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix beef, spices, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Form beef into 4 large balls.

4. 4

   Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

5. 5

   Place meat balls in skillet and smash flat with a spatula (like a smash burger).

6. 6

   Cook 3-4 minutes per side until deeply charred and crispy.

7. 7

   Serve on warm pita topped generously with cucumber yogurt.