Ingredients: 1 3-lb. leg of lamb or 3 lbs. of beef 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced 1/2 onion, grated 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon pepper fresh mint leaves or lettuce leaves for garnish fresh tomato salsa Directions:1. Trim the fat from the meat and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. In a large bowl, combine the meat, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, onion, paprika, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. 2. Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill or preheat the broiler. Thread 8 to 10 pieces of meat on metal skewers. Grill over a medium fire, turning occasionally, for about 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare. To serve, line a large platter with mint or lettuce leaves and top with the skewers. Serve with tomato salsa, plenty of warm bread, and little saucers filled with cumin, salt, and hot sauce on the side for dipping. |