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Shish Kabob (Pieces of Lamb and Vegetables Served on a Skewer)

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lamb, tender, best from the leg
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 small onions, peeled and cut into quarters
  • 2 green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Cut the lamb into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the meat, olive oil, garlic, spices, salt and pepper. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 1-hour prior to cooking.
  3. On skewers thread alternately meat, green pepper and onion. Cook on hot grill or under the hot broiler. Baste occasionally with the remaining garlic mixture.
  4. Serve wrapped in fresh pita bread . Some serve it with tahini sauce.
Yield
4 to 6