Beef And Lamb Meatball Kabobs With Individual Dipping Sauces Food

BEEF AND LAMB MEATBALL KABOBS WITH INDIVIDUAL DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• Ok -- The directions for the meatballs is identical for both versions --
• Mix all the ingredients for either the beef or the lamb in a large bowl. NOTE: I like to mix everything except the meat, then add the meat last to combine. Over mixing the meat can cause tough meatballs.
• Meatballs -- Form the meatballs and lightly chill in the freezer to firm up a bit, refrigerator is fine if you don't have room in the freezer. Once firm, just 30 minutes or so, then put them on wooden skewers. I do 2-3 per small wooden skewers. And remember -- don't forget to soak the skewers 10-15 minutes so they don't burn on the grill. Then once again, put back in the freezer until ready to use. I take them out about 15-30 minutes before grilling, just to take the chill off, but they are still firm which makes grilling so much easier.
• Grilling -- brush with olive oil on each side and grill 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
• Sauce 1: Yogurt mint sauce.
• Just mix the yogurt, mint, salt and chill until ready to use.
• Sauce 2: Creamy Cheese Sauce.
• In a small pot add the butter and melt on medium heat, then add the flour and stir just a minute to make a roux. Now add the milk and bring to a medium boil to thicken the sauce. Add the cheese, salt and pepper and stir until the cheese is melted. And you are done. Enjoy!
• Just serve the meatball skewers with the dipping sauce.
• Don't forget, doing some separate skewers of all tomatoes on one, maybe mushrooms or onions -- is a great touch. Everyone will love them.

EASY LAMB AND BEEF KABOBS OR GYROS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes while you prepare the meat mixture.
• In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Mix well with hands (use rubber gloves).
• Dry off the skewers so they aren't dripping wet, then form an oblong "sausage" around the skewer, securing firmly.
• Cover and refrigerate skewered meat for 30 minutes.
• If possible, use a veggie or fish grill (that has a smaller grate); brush or spray grill grate with oil.
• Set grill to medium-off-medium and grill each side for 5 minutes, turning only once, or until the outside of the meat is charred and the inside is medium.