"Yields 10 kabobs. Serves about 4, (2+ kabobs per person) You will need: charcoal grill prepared with hot coals or a gas grill preheated to high Ten 1-inch wide stainless steel skewers (available in most Persian or Middle Eastern markets) Narrow skewers or metal grilling basket for grilling the vegetables..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80-85% lean)
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1 pound ground lamb (80-85% lean)
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1 1/2 medium yellow onions, quartered
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3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
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1 egg
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp sumac (sold at the Middle Eastern markets)
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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1/4 cup butter, melted (for brushing over the kabobs after grilling)
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FOR THE GRILLED VEGETABLES
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4 ripe but firm Roma tomatoes
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1 large green bell pepper, stem removed, deseeded and quartered
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Olive oil to brush the vegetables with before grilling