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Juicy Baked Lamb Kebab Recipe (aka Lula and Kofta kebabs)

This baked lamb kebab recipe is the simplest way to make juicy kebabs in the oven! Known as lula, kofta, or lulya kebabs - depending on the region - this dish is made of high-quality minced or ground lamb, bacon, and spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Meat Dishes
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped, uncooked
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 small handful cilantro, chopped
  • 1 pinch cumin, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients by chopping cilantro, onion, and bacon into very small pieces.
    ½ onion,, 1 small handful cilantro,, 3 slices bacon,
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  • In a bowl mix together ground lamb and the chopped cilantro, onion, and bacon.
    1 lb ground lamb
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  • Add sea salt, black pepper, and cumin (optional).
    ½ tsp salt,, ½ tsp black pepper,, 1 pinch cumin,
  • This next step is very important. Keep mixing the meat mix for 5 minutes by hand, shape it into a ball, and start throwing it into a dish or cutting board, doing so 5-7 times. This will start a chemical reaction that will keep your kebab attached to skewers and prevent it from falling apart. ( If doubling the recipe, double the amount of times you mix and throw).
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  • Refrigerate meat for 1 hour.
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  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Take meat out of the refrigerator, divide it into four parts, and put on the skewers.
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  • Lay the skewers on a baking sheet and cover with foil for 35 minutes. (You can also grill instead of baking the lulya kebab.)
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  • Take the foil off and broil for another 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

This lamb kebab recipe is best served immediately, but if you have leftovers you can refrigerate them in an airtight container for about 3 days. Heat them in the microwave to enjoy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg