the perfect weeknight persian meal! | SMASHED KABABS & CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP (delicious & easy)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides nutrients, and dried herbs are often cheaper and last longer.

Grate onion and let it drain in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess liquid.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs ground beef and 2 lbs ground lamb with grated onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and sumac.

Mix the meat mixture by hand until well combined.

Chop walnuts and add them along with raisins to the meat mixture.

Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat.

Drop pieces of the meat mixture into the skillet and let them cook without stirring to achieve a crispy texture.

For the cucumber yogurt dip, combine 2 cups Greek yogurt, diced English cucumber, chopped walnuts, mint, and lime juice in a bowl and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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